How far is Wichita, KS from Hesston, KS?
The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Hesston, KS is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita and Hesston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Hesston.
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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
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto East 13th Street North
1.4 km · 2 min · East 13th Street North
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Take the ramp slight left
1260 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lincoln Boulevard
1090 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Boulevard
1217 ft · 34 sec · East Lincoln Boulevard
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Turn left onto Randall
2642 ft · 1 min · Randall
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Continue on East Randall Street
1477 ft · 38 sec · East Randall Street
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Turn right onto South Ridge Road
6 m · 6 sec · South Ridge Road
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Turn left onto East Randall Street
845 ft · 37 sec · East Randall Street
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Turn slight right onto Hesston Road, Old US 81
546 ft · 11 sec · Hesston Road, Old US 81
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hesston Road, Old US 81
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Hesston.
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.
East 13th Street North
Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Sunny leaving Wichita and Sunny near Hesston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Hesston?
The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 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?
Putnam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Wichita and 17.9 miles from Hesston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wichita and Sunny near Hesston.
Stop Ideas Near Putnam
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Putnam.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Hesston. Straight-line distance: 31.24 mi (50.28 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 Hesston
City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 3,736 |
| Coordinates | 38.1383400, -97.4314300 |
| Altitude | 451 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hesston (-97.43143, 38.13834)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
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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