How far is Wichita, KS from Conway Springs, KS?
The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Conway Springs, KS is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
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City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita and Conway Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Conway Springs.
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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
2516 ft · 55 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto East Kellogg Drive
750 ft · 17 sec · East Kellogg Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 54 West
1189 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 235 South
953 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 42
1487 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto West Southwest Boulevard
2633 ft · 55 sec · West Southwest Boulevard
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Continue on West Cessna Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cessna Boulevard
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Continue on West Southwest Boulevard
7.2 mi · 9 min · West Southwest Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 42
8.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 42
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Turn left onto Grice Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Grice Street
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Continue on South 263rd Street West
1426 ft · 29 sec · South 263rd Street West
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Continue on North Conway Springs Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · North Conway Springs Road
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Continue on North 5th Street
1889 ft · 40 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto Spring Avenue
98 m · 14 sec · Spring Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Conway Springs.
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.
State Highway 42
Continue on State Highway 42
8.71 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wichita and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Conway Springs?
The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Clearwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Wichita and 15.6 miles from Conway Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.15 one way or $8.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wichita and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Clearwater
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 Clearwater.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Conway Springs. Straight-line distance: 26.72 mi (43 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 Conway Springs
City in Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,214 |
| Coordinates | 37.3903000, -97.6422700 |
| Altitude | 418 |
| Country | United States |
End: Conway Springs (-97.64227, 37.3903)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.83 | $11.67 |
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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