How far is Wichita, KS from Garden Plain, KS?
The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Garden Plain, KS is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Halfway Point
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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 Garden Plain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Garden Plain.
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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
18.4 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Garden Plain
1550 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto South 295th Street West
3025 ft · 1 min · South 295th Street West
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Continue on Section Line Road
1656 ft · 48 sec · Section Line Road
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Turn right onto West Avenue B
1249 ft · 1 min · West Avenue B
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Turn left onto North Main Street
36 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Garden Plain.
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.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
18.4 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wichita and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garden Plain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Garden Plain?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Goddard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Wichita and 10.7 miles from Garden Plain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wichita and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garden Plain.
Stop Ideas Near Goddard
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 Goddard.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Garden Plain. Straight-line distance: 19.07 mi (30.69 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 Garden Plain
Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas
| Population | 1,053 |
| Coordinates | 37.6583500, -97.6836600 |
| Altitude | 443 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden Plain (-97.68366, 37.65835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
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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