How far is Wichita, KS from Belle Plaine, KS?
The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Belle Plaine, KS is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita and Belle Plaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Belle Plaine.
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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
5.4 mi · 9 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto East 47th Street South
2232 ft · 51 sec · East 47th Street South
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Turn left onto I 35, KTA
573 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
1642 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South: Oklahoma City
1773 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
8.6 mi · 9 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81, KS 53: Mulvane
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Casino Drive
1556 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Kansas Star Drive
119 m · 16 sec · Kansas Star Drive
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Continue on Kansas Star Drive
623 ft · 21 sec · Kansas Star Drive
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Turn right onto 144th Avenue
87 m · 13 sec · 144th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Broadway Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · North Broadway Road
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Continue on North Broadway Road
792 ft · 21 sec · North Broadway Road
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Turn left onto East 90th Avenue North
2.5 mi · 4 min · East 90th Avenue North
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Continue on West 4th Avenue
1113 ft · 28 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Merchant Street
557 ft · 24 sec · North Merchant Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Merchant Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Belle Plaine.
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.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
8.56 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Wichita and Sunny near Belle Plaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Belle Plaine?
The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Waco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Wichita and 12.4 miles from Belle Plaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.8 miles (33.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wichita and Sunny near Belle Plaine.
Stop Ideas Near Waco
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waco.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Belle Plaine. Straight-line distance: 20.84 mi (33.54 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 Belle Plaine
Township in Sumner County, Kansas
| Population | 1,538 |
| Coordinates | 37.3939100, -97.2811500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belle Plaine (-97.28115, 37.39391)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
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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