How far is Wichita, KS from Moundridge, KS?

The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Moundridge, KS is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.7 miles (59 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
41.95 mi
00h 47m
Flight
36.65 mi
58.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.65 mi
Kilometers
58.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.95 mi
Kilometers
67.51 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moundridge
Tue, May 12, 8:14 PM CDT
Return by in Wichita
Tue, May 12, 9:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wichita
2026-05-12T19:27
Arrive Moundridge
Tue, May 12, 8:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Putnam
KS

Human settlement in United States of America

From Wichita
21 mi
00h 23m
To Moundridge
20.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.2 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 260 West: Moundridge

    1204 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Arrowhead Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Arrowhead Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Cole Street

    2774 ft · 1 min · East Cole Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cole Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 13th Street North
38.7 mi · 92%
Arrowhead Road
1.29 mi · 3%
North Broadway Street
1.01 mi · 2%
East Cole Street
0.53 mi · 1%
KS 260 West
0.23 mi · 1%
East Central Avenue
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
36.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Putnam
00h 23m from Wichita
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wichita and Sunny near Moundridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Putnam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Wichita and 20.9 miles from Moundridge.

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

The direct path is about 36.7 miles (59 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wichita and Sunny near Moundridge.

Stop Ideas Near Putnam

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

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

RAIL

Newton

10 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

48 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Moundridge. Straight-line distance: 36.65 mi (58.99 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
Moundridge

#2 Moundridge

City in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,861
Coordinates38.2030700, -97.5192100
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Start: Wichita (-97.33754, 37.69224)
End: Moundridge (-97.51921, 38.20307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.6 L · about $5.58
Round trip
$11.16
2.96 gal · 11.2 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.58 $11.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.29 $12.59
Premium $4.65 $6.89 $13.78
Diesel $5.30 $7.85 $15.70

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Wichita and Moundridge. The current time is 19:27:08.

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.