How far is Whitman, KS from Wellington, KS?
The driving distance from Whitman, KS to Wellington, KS is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sumner County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitman and Wellington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitman and Wellington.
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Start on North River Road
1.5 km · 4 min · North River Road
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Turn left onto East 40th Avenue North
2294 ft · 2 min · East 40th Avenue North
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Turn right onto Valley Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Valley Road
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Turn slight left
625 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto East 30th Avenue North
1746 ft · 1 min · East 30th Avenue North
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Turn slight right
615 ft · 27 sec
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Continue on North Oxford Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · North Oxford Road
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Continue on North Sumner Avenue
2622 ft · 1 min · North Sumner Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2590 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East 10th Avenue
9.9 mi · 15 min · East 10th Avenue
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Continue on East 16th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 16th Street
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Turn left onto North Woodlawn Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Woodlawn Street
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto South Patterson Street
55 m · 10 sec · South Patterson Street
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Turn right
63 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Whitman and Wellington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East 10th Avenue
Continue on East 10th Avenue
9.9 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Whitman and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Wellington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitman to Wellington?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Whitman and 8.2 miles from Wellington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Whitman and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Wellington.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oxford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitman and Wellington. Straight-line distance: 11.13 mi (17.92 km).
#1 Whitman
Whitman is a place in Kansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.3325200, -97.1875400 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wellington
County seat of Sumner County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 336 |
| Coordinates | 37.2653000, -97.3717100 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-97.371707, 37.265446)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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