How far is Wichita, KS from Inman, KS?
The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Inman, KS is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita and Inman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Inman.
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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
21.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Comanche Road, 18th Avenue
1259 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Comanche Road
8.1 mi · 12 min · Comanche Road
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Turn left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1196 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Cherokee Road
546 ft · 15 sec · Cherokee Road
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Continue on Center Street
2865 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Inman.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wichita and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Inman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Inman?
The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Wichita and 30.9 miles from Inman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 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 Inman.
Stop Ideas Near North Newton
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 North Newton.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Inman. Straight-line distance: 44.2 mi (71.14 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 Inman
Human settlement in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,324 |
| Coordinates | 38.2319500, -97.7733800 |
| Altitude | 464 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inman (-97.77338, 38.23195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.15 | $20.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.56 | $23.13 |
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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