How far is Wichita, KS from Concordia, KS?

The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Concordia, KS is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.8 mi
02h 27m
Flight
130.98 mi
210.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.98 mi
Kilometers
210.79 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.8 mi
Kilometers
223.37 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concordia
Sat, May 23, 9:23 AM CDT
Return by in Wichita
Sat, May 23, 11:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wichita
2026-05-23T06:55
Arrive Concordia
Sat, May 23, 9:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wichita
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lindsborg
KS

Town in Kansas, USA

From Wichita
69.5 mi
01h 13m
To Concordia
69.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.3 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    111.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    1549 ft · 1 min · East 7th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Street

    59 m · 11 sec · State Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    36 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 13th Street North
137 mi · 99%
North Broadway Street
1.01 mi · 1%
East 7th Street
0.29 mi
East Central Avenue
0.11 mi
State Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

East 13th Street North

Continue straight

112 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lindsborg
01h 13m from Wichita
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wichita and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Concordia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.4 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lindsborg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Wichita and 69.3 miles from Concordia.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wichita and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Concordia.

Stop Ideas Near Lindsborg

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

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

Newton

65 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Concordia. Straight-line distance: 130.98 mi (210.79 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
Concordia

#2 Concordia

City in and the county seat of Cloud County, Kansas, United States

Population4,906
Coordinates39.5708400, -97.6625400
Altitude423
CountryUnited States
Start: Wichita (-97.33754, 37.69224)
End: Concordia (-97.66254, 39.57084)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.54 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.8 gal · 37.08 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.84 $41.68
Premium $4.65 $22.80 $45.61
Diesel $5.30 $25.99 $51.98

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wichita and Concordia. The current time is 06:55:36.

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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.