How far is Wichita, KS from Aubry, KS?

The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Aubry, KS is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.8 miles (262 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.94 mi
03h 19m
Flight
162.77 mi
261.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.77 mi
Kilometers
261.95 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.94 mi
Kilometers
294.42 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aubry
Fri, Apr 17, 5:30 PM CDT
Return by in Wichita
Fri, Apr 17, 8:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wichita
2026-04-17T14:10
Arrive Aubry
Fri, Apr 17, 5:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wichita
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Emporia
KS

County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Wichita
91.4 mi
01h 39m
To Aubry
91.6 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita and Aubry.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Aubry.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    57 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    110 m · 17 sec · North Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

    113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    2035 ft · 40 sec · North Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Broadway Avenue

    2693 ft · 1 min · South Broadway Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Kellogg Drive

    116 m · 11 sec · East Kellogg Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward US 54 East

    1202 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City, Oklahoma City

    137 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    83.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 56 West: Gardner

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 175th Street

    7.8 mi · 13 min · West 175th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West 179th Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · West 179th Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward US 69 South: Fort Scott

    770 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 199th Street

    886 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 199th Street

    1840 ft · 56 sec · West 199th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    1182 ft · 55 sec · Foster Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 197th Terrace

    126 m · 24 sec · 197th Terrace

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Johnson Street

    44 m · 6 sec · Johnson Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Johnson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Aubry.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
158 mi · 86%
West 175th Street
7.84 mi · 4%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.23 mi · 4%
West 179th Street
3.37 mi · 2%
US 69 South
2.35 mi · 1%
I 35
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight right

83.5 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
162.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
01h 39m from Wichita
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wichita and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms near Aubry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Aubry?

The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.4 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.4 miles from Wichita and 91.6 miles from Aubry.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 162.8 miles (262 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.36 one way or $48.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wichita and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms near Aubry.

Stop Ideas Near Emporia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Emporia, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emporia.

RAIL

Topeka

85 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

104 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Aubry. Straight-line distance: 162.77 mi (261.95 km).

Wichita

#1 Wichita

The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area.

Population391,731
Coordinates37.6922400, -97.3375400
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Aubry

#2 Aubry

Township in Johnson County, Kansas

Population4,531
Coordinates38.7708400, -94.6710700
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Wichita (-97.33754, 37.69224)
End: Aubry (-94.67107, 38.77084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.46 gal
24.44 L · about $24.36
Round trip
$48.72
12.92 gal · 48.88 L
Estimated CO2
57.4 kg one way
Round trip: 114.8 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.36 $48.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.47 $54.95
Premium $4.65 $30.06 $60.13
Diesel $5.30 $34.26 $68.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Wichita and Aubry. The current time is 14:10:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.