How far is Wichita, KS from Kansas City, KS?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wichita and Kansas City is 176.58 miles (284.17 km).
Flight distance from Wichita, KS to Kansas City, KS is 176.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 21 minutes to travel from Wichita to Kansas City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wichita, Kansas to Kansas City, Kansas is: 197.17 miles (317.32 km) by car.
Driving from Wichita to Kansas City will take approximately 02 hours 53 minutes.
#1 Wichita
The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area. It is located in the south-central part of the state. Wichita is known for its aviation industry, its history as a Wild West town, and its many attractions, such as the Mid-America Air Museum and the Exploration Place.
| Population | 391731 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°41'32"N 97°20'15"W |
| Latitude | 37.6922400 |
| Longitude | -97.3375400 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kansas City
The second most populous city in Kansas. It is located on the Missouri River in northeastern Kansas. Kansas City is known for its many jazz clubs, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the American Jazz Museum and the National World War I Museum and Memorial.
| Population | 152960 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°6'51"N 94°37'39"W |
| Latitude | 39.1141700 |
| Longitude | -94.6274600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Kansas City: Armstrong Avenue (-94.627458,39.114578)
Estimated Travel Time Between Wichita and Kansas City
The distance between Wichita and Kansas City is 317 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 31 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Wichita and Kansas City. The current time is 00:07:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 34 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 55 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 17 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 49 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 37 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 27 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 26.34 liters (6.96 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wichita and Kansas City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wichita to Kansas City is $23.33 (diesel $32.74).
Kansas gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.35 | $3.66 | $3.98 | $4.71 |
| Total | $23.33 | $25.44 | $27.66 | $32.74 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kansas ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.353 (Diesel $4.705) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wichita and Kansas City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
