How far is Wichita, KS from Lindsborg, KS?

The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Lindsborg, KS is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.5 mi
01h 18m
Flight
63.59 mi
102.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.59 mi
Kilometers
102.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.5 mi
Kilometers
115.07 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lindsborg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 PM CDT
Return by in Wichita
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wichita
2026-04-23T14:46
Arrive Lindsborg
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wichita
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Hesston
KS

City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America

From Wichita
35.8 mi
00h 39m
To Lindsborg
35.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita and Lindsborg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Lindsborg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    109 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Central Avenue

    557 ft · 20 sec · East Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 13th Street North

    1.4 km · 2 min · East 13th Street North

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1260 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    22.3 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    40.2 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Smokey Valley Road

    963 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Smoky Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Smoky Valley Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Cole Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Cole Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East McPherson Street

    2207 ft · 46 sec · East McPherson Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1601 ft · 1 min · South 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Lindsborg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 13th Street North
65.6 mi · 92%
Smoky Valley Road
2.52 mi · 4%
South Cole Street
1.26 mi · 2%
North Broadway Street
1.01 mi · 1%
East McPherson Street
0.42 mi · 1%
South 2nd Street
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

East 13th Street North

Continue straight

40.2 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
63.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hesston
00h 39m from Wichita
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wichita and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindsborg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Lindsborg?

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Hesston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.8 miles from Wichita and 35.7 miles from Lindsborg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lindsborg.

Stop Ideas Near Hesston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hesston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hesston.

RAIL

Newton

13 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

45 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Lindsborg. Straight-line distance: 63.59 mi (102.34 km).

Wichita

#1 Wichita

The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area.

Population391,731
Coordinates37.6922400, -97.3375400
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Lindsborg

#2 Lindsborg

Town in Kansas, USA

Population3,276
Coordinates38.5736200, -97.6744800
Altitude406
CountryUnited States
Start: Wichita (-97.33754, 37.69224)
End: Lindsborg (-97.67448, 38.57362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.55 L · about $9.50
Round trip
$19.01
5.04 gal · 19.1 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.50 $19.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.72 $21.44
Premium $4.65 $11.73 $23.46
Diesel $5.30 $13.37 $26.73

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wichita and Lindsborg. The current time is 14:46:25.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.