How far is Wichita, KS from Douglass, KS?

The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Douglass, KS is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
32.37 mi
00h 43m
Flight
21.41 mi
34.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.41 mi
Kilometers
34.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.37 mi
Kilometers
52.09 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Douglass
Sat, May 30, 5:33 PM CDT
Return by in Wichita
Sat, May 30, 6:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wichita
2026-05-30T16:50
Arrive Douglass
Sat, May 30, 5:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wichita
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Prairie Village
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Wichita
16.2 mi
00h 21m
To Douglass
16.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2693 ft · 1 min · South Broadway Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Kellogg Drive

    116 m · 11 sec · East Kellogg Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward US 54 East

    1202 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    18.7 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on West 7th Avenue

    673 ft · 23 sec · West 7th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lulu Street

    761 ft · 27 sec · Lulu Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 6th Avenue

    1778 ft · 37 sec · West 6th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    11.2 mi · 14 min · Walnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    2640 ft · 53 sec · East 1st Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 58%
Walnut Street
11.2 mi · 34%
South Broadway Avenue
0.51 mi · 2%
East 1st Street
0.5 mi · 2%
North Broadway Street
0.39 mi · 1%
West 6th Avenue
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

18.7 mi · 00h 23m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prairie Village
00h 21m from Wichita
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wichita and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Douglass.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Prairie Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Wichita and 16.2 miles from Douglass.

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

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wichita and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Douglass.

Stop Ideas Near Prairie Village

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

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

RAIL

Newton

43 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

80 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Douglass. Straight-line distance: 21.41 mi (34.46 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
Douglass

#2 Douglass

City in Butler County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,646
Coordinates37.5194600, -97.0128100
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Wichita (-97.33754, 37.69224)
End: Douglass (-97.01281, 37.51946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.32 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.28 gal · 8.64 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.85 $9.70
Premium $4.65 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $5.30 $6.05 $12.09

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Wichita and Douglass. The current time is 16:50:02.

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.