How far is Wichita, KS from Medora, KS?
The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Medora, KS is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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 08m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita and Medora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Medora.
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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
4.5 mi · 8 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn left onto I 235 South, KS 96 West
2481 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
1576 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson
31.8 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Yoder Road
1491 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto South Yoder Road
6.3 mi · 8 min · South Yoder Road
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Continue on South Airport Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Airport Road
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Continue on East 17th Avenue
893 ft · 17 sec · East 17th Avenue
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Turn right onto Apple Lane
1.6 km · 2 min · Apple Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East 30th Avenue
534 ft · 15 sec · East 30th Avenue
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Turn right onto Ken Kennedy Freeway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Ken Kennedy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right
1513 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Medora Road
1253 ft · 28 sec · Medora Road
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Turn right onto Old K 61
135 m · 7 sec · Old K 61
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old K 61
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Medora.
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.
KS 96
Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson
31.8 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wichita and Chance Rain Showers near Medora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Medora?
The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Mount Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Wichita and 27.4 miles from Medora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wichita and Chance Rain Showers near Medora.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Hope
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 Mount Hope.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Medora. Straight-line distance: 41.98 mi (67.56 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 Medora
Township in Reno County, Kansas
| Population | 1,618 |
| Coordinates | 38.1489000, -97.8456100 |
| Altitude | 452 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medora (-97.84561, 38.1489)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.21 | $16.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.98 | $17.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.24 | $20.47 |
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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