How far is Wichita, KS from Fairway, KS?
The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Fairway, KS is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173 miles (278.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita and Fairway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Fairway.
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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
2693 ft · 1 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto East Kellogg Drive
116 m · 11 sec · East Kellogg Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 54 East
1202 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City, Oklahoma City
137 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right
95.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
813 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 56, US 69, US 169: Shawnee Mission Parkway
66 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway
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Turn right onto West Roeland Drive
94 m · 11 sec · West Roeland Drive
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Continue on West 60th Street
112 m · 24 sec · West 60th Street
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Turn left onto Roe Avenue
648 ft · 18 sec · Roe Avenue
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Turn right onto West 59th Street
2234 ft · 2 min · West 59th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 59th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Fairway.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight right
95.5 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wichita and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Fairway?
The road trip is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Neosho Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.8 miles from Wichita and 94.9 miles from Fairway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173 miles (278.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 10:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.23 one way or $50.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wichita and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairway.
Stop Ideas Near Neosho Rapids
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Neosho Rapids.
Topeka
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Fairway. Straight-line distance: 173 mi (278.42 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 Fairway
City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 3,963 |
| Coordinates | 39.0222300, -94.6319000 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairway (-94.6319, 39.02223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.23 | $50.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.45 | $56.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.14 | $62.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.48 | $70.97 |
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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