How far is Wichita, KS from Frontenac, KS?
The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Frontenac, KS is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (234.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita and Frontenac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Frontenac.
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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
18.7 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
48 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
70.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Turn left
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Parkview Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Parkview Drive
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Turn right onto West McKay Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West McKay Street
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Turn left onto North Crawford Street
65 m · 9 sec · North Crawford Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Crawford Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Frontenac.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
70.5 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Wichita and Sunny near Frontenac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Frontenac?
The road trip is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Fredonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Wichita and 85.1 miles from Frontenac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (234.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wichita and Sunny near Frontenac.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Frontenac. Straight-line distance: 145.94 mi (234.87 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 Frontenac
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 3,392 |
| Coordinates | 37.4556000, -94.6891300 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Frontenac (-94.68913, 37.4556)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.48 | $50.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.88 | $55.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
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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