How far is Wichita, KS from Cimarron, KS?

The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Cimarron, KS is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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
173.05 mi
03h 35m
Flight
164.66 mi
265 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.66 mi
Kilometers
265 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.05 mi
Kilometers
278.5 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cimarron
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM CDT
Return by in Wichita
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wichita
2026-04-23T02:08
Arrive Cimarron
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 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
Cullison
KS

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

From Wichita
86.4 mi
01h 47m
To Cimarron
86.7 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2516 ft · 55 sec · South Broadway Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Kellogg Drive

    750 ft · 17 sec · East Kellogg Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward US 54 West

    1189 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    41.8 mi · 48 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on D Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Cannonball Stageline

    31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline

  12. 12

    Continue on East 1st Street

    3.1 mi · 7 min · East 1st Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Cannonball Stageline

    28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline

  14. 14

    Continue on East Kansas Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Kansas Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on The Yellow Brick Road

    8.3 mi · 10 min · The Yellow Brick Road

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    36.7 mi · 46 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 14th Avenue

    157 m · 17 sec · North 14th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Wyatt Earp Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Wyatt Earp Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 22 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue A

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Cannonball Stageline
60.2 mi · 35%
The Yellow Brick Road
44.9 mi · 26%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
41.8 mi · 24%
West Wyatt Earp Boulevard
17.8 mi · 10%
East 1st Street
3.12 mi · 2%
D Avenue
2.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

41.8 mi · 00h 48m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
164.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cullison
01h 47m from Wichita
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wichita and Mostly Sunny near Cimarron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Cullison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Wichita and 86.7 miles from Cimarron.

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

The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cullison

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cullison, 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 Cullison.

RAIL

Hutchinson

98 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Dodge City

99 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Cimarron. Straight-line distance: 164.66 mi (265 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
Cimarron

#2 Cimarron

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

Population2,197
Coordinates37.8066900, -100.3482000
Altitude803
CountryUnited States
Start: Wichita (-97.33754, 37.69224)
End: Cimarron (-100.3482, 37.80669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.12 L · about $23.04
Round trip
$46.08
12.22 gal · 46.24 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.04 $46.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.99 $51.97
Premium $4.65 $28.44 $56.87
Diesel $5.30 $32.41 $64.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wichita and Cimarron. The current time is 02:08:47.

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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.