How far is Wichita, KS from Haven, KS?
The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Haven, KS is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita and Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Haven.
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Start on the route
109 m · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Central Avenue
557 ft · 20 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
4.5 mi · 8 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn left onto I 235 South, KS 96 West
2481 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
1576 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson
26.1 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto South Haven Road
102 m · 13 sec · South Haven Road
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Turn left onto Industrial Drive
2296 ft · 50 sec · Industrial Drive
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Turn right onto South Kansas Street
78 m · 11 sec · South Kansas Street
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Continue on South Kansas Avenue
141 m · 20 sec · South Kansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Kansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Haven.
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.
KS 96
Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson
26.1 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wichita and Chance Rain Showers near Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Haven?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Colwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Wichita and 16.5 miles from Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wichita and Chance Rain Showers near Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Colwich
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 Colwich.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Haven. Straight-line distance: 28.2 mi (45.38 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 Haven
Human settlement in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,184 |
| Coordinates | 37.8989000, -97.7828300 |
| Altitude | 451 |
| Country | United States |
End: Haven (-97.78283, 37.8989)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
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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