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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
57 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto North Market Street
110 m · 17 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street North
113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
2035 ft · 40 sec · North Broadway Street
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Continue on South Broadway Avenue
2693 ft · 1 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto East Kellogg Drive
116 m · 11 sec · East Kellogg Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 54 East
1202 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City, Oklahoma City
137 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right
83.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56 West: Gardner
1.1 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto West 175th Street
7.8 mi · 13 min · West 175th Street
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Continue on West 179th Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · West 179th Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
770 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 199th Street
886 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto West 199th Street
1840 ft · 56 sec · West 199th Street
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Turn left onto Foster Street
1182 ft · 55 sec · Foster Street
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Turn right onto 197th Terrace
126 m · 24 sec · 197th Terrace
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Turn left onto Johnson Street
44 m · 6 sec · Johnson Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emporia.
Topeka
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Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Aubry. Straight-line distance: 162.77 mi (261.95 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 Aubry
Township in Johnson County, Kansas
| Population | 4,531 |
| Coordinates | 38.7708400, -94.6710700 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aubry (-94.67107, 38.77084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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