How far is Wichita, KS from Lyndon, KS?

The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Lyndon, KS is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.47 mi
02h 15m
Flight
109.95 mi
176.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.95 mi
Kilometers
176.94 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.47 mi
Kilometers
203.54 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyndon
Thu, Apr 16, 12:04 AM CDT
Return by in Wichita
Thu, Apr 16, 2:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wichita
2026-04-15T21:49
Arrive Lyndon
Thu, Apr 16, 12:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Matfield Green
KS

Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America

From Wichita
63.2 mi
01h 07m
To Lyndon
63.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph S
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    57 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    110 m · 17 sec · North Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street North

    113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    2035 ft · 40 sec · North Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Broadway Avenue

    2693 ft · 1 min · South Broadway Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Kellogg Drive

    116 m · 11 sec · East Kellogg Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward US 54 East

    1202 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.2 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City, Oklahoma City

    137 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75, Lynden, Burlington

    1362 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Topeka Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
103 mi · 82%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.23 mi · 6%
I 35
0.97 mi · 1%
South Broadway Avenue
0.51 mi
North Broadway Street
0.39 mi
US 75
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

74.7 mi · 01h 15m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
109.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matfield Green
01h 07m from Wichita
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wichita and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lyndon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Matfield Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Wichita and 63.3 miles from Lyndon.

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

The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wichita and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lyndon.

Stop Ideas Near Matfield Green

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Matfield Green, 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 Matfield Green.

RAIL

Newton

70 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Lyndon. Straight-line distance: 109.95 mi (176.94 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
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#2 Lyndon

City in the United States

Population1,013
Coordinates38.6100100, -95.6844300
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Wichita (-97.33754, 37.69224)
End: Lyndon (-95.68443, 38.61001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.89 L · about $16.82
Round trip
$33.64
8.92 gal · 33.78 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.82 $33.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.97 $37.94
Premium $4.65 $20.76 $41.51
Diesel $5.30 $23.66 $47.31

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Wichita and Lyndon. The current time is 21:49:18.

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.