How far is Wichita, KS from Atwood, KS?
The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Atwood, KS is about 317.7 miles (511.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.3 miles (398 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita and Atwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Atwood.
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Start on the route
109 m · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Central Avenue
557 ft · 20 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto East 13th Street North
1.4 km · 2 min · East 13th Street North
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Take the ramp slight left
1260 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
63.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Hays
1185 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
196.6 mi · 3 hr 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 25, Atwood, Leoti
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto South Range Avenue
30.5 mi · 55 min · South Range Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
1311 ft · 43 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
14 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Atwood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
197 mi · 03h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wichita and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Atwood?
The road trip is about 317.7 miles (511.3 km) and usually takes 05h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Russell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.7 miles from Wichita and 158.9 miles from Atwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.3 miles (398 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.27 one way or $84.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wichita and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atwood.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Atwood. Straight-line distance: 247.33 mi (398.04 km).
#1 Wichita
The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area.
| Population | 391,731 |
| Coordinates | 37.6922400, -97.3375400 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atwood
City in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,208 |
| Coordinates | 39.8066700, -101.0421000 |
| Altitude | 871 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atwood (-101.0421, 39.80667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 511 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $42.27 | $84.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.68 | $95.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.17 | $104.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.46 | $118.92 |
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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