How far is Wichita, KS from Bellaire, KS?

The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Bellaire, KS is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.87 mi
00h 16m
Flight
6.2 mi
9.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.2 mi
Kilometers
9.98 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.87 mi
Kilometers
14.28 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellaire
Mon, Apr 13, 5:37 AM CDT
Return by in Wichita
Mon, Apr 13, 5:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wichita
2026-04-13T05:20
Arrive Bellaire
Mon, Apr 13, 5:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wichita
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Park City
KS

Human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America

From Wichita
4.4 mi
00h 08m
To Bellaire
4.4 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    109 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Central Avenue

    557 ft · 20 sec · East Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 13th Street North

    1.4 km · 2 min · East 13th Street North

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1260 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Oliver Avenue

    1218 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Oliver Street

    2633 ft · 1 min · North Oliver Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 37th Street North

    1.6 km · 2 min · East 37th Street North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Woodlawn Street

    2834 ft · 1 min · North Woodlawn Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Perryton Street

    141 m · 22 sec · Perryton Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Janesville Street

    1193 ft · 58 sec · Janesville Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Clarendon Street

    94 m · 14 sec · Clarendon Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clarendon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
179.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 13th Street North
2.84 mi · 32%
KS 96 East
2.22 mi · 25%
North Broadway Street
1.01 mi · 11%
East 37th Street North
1 mi · 11%
North Woodlawn Street
0.54 mi · 6%
North Oliver Street
0.5 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East 13th Street North

Merge slight left

1.73 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park City
00h 08m from Wichita
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wichita and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellaire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Park City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Wichita and 4.4 miles from Bellaire.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wichita and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellaire.

Stop Ideas Near Park City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Park City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 3.6 mi away

City Hall Parking

Wichita , KS
455S N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Wichita ​City Hall
Meeting point 3.6 mi away

City of Wichita ​City Hall

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.8/5 45 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.6 mi away

Wichita Municipal Court clerk

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.3/5 21 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Park City.

RAIL

Newton

28 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

61 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Bellaire. Straight-line distance: 6.2 mi (9.98 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Bellaire

Bellaire is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7625100, -97.2669900
Altitude425
CountryUnited States
Start: Wichita (-97.33754, 37.69224)
End: Bellaire (-97.26699, 37.76251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.19 L · about $1.17
Round trip
$2.34
0.62 gal · 2.38 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.17 $2.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.32 $2.64
Premium $4.65 $1.44 $2.89
Diesel $5.30 $1.64 $3.29

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Wichita and Bellaire. The current time is 05:20:51.

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.