How far is Wichita, KS from Mulvane, KS?

The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Mulvane, KS is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.89 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.89 mi
25.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.89 mi
Kilometers
25.58 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.89 mi
Kilometers
27.18 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mulvane
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM CDT
Return by in Wichita
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wichita
2026-04-23T09:23
Arrive Mulvane
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wichita
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Derby
KS

City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States

From Wichita
8.5 mi
00h 13m
To Mulvane
8.5 mi
00h 13m

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
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    109 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

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

    3206 ft · 1 min · East Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

    2704 ft · 1 min · North Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Washington Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Southeast Boulevard

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Southeast Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on North Baltimore Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Baltimore Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South Southeast Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Southeast Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North 2nd Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prather Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast Boulevard
8.79 mi · 52%
South Southeast Boulevard
2.39 mi · 14%
North Baltimore Avenue
1.51 mi · 9%
South Washington Street
1.16 mi · 7%
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
0.95 mi · 6%
North 2nd Avenue
0.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Southeast Boulevard

Turn straight onto Southeast Boulevard

8.79 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Derby
00h 13m from Wichita
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wichita and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mulvane.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Derby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Wichita and 8.5 miles from Mulvane.

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

The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wichita and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mulvane.

Stop Ideas Near Derby

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Derby and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

City Hall Parking

Wichita , KS
455S N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Wichita ​City Hall
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

City of Wichita ​City Hall

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.8/5 45 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.8 mi away

Wichita Municipal Court clerk

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.3/5 21 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newton

56 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

81 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Mulvane. Straight-line distance: 15.89 mi (25.58 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
Mulvane

#2 Mulvane

City in Kansas, United States of America

Population6,566
Coordinates37.4744600, -97.2439300
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Start: Wichita (-97.33754, 37.69224)
End: Mulvane (-97.24393, 37.47446)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.26 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.53
1.2 gal · 4.52 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.26 $4.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.55 $5.10
Premium $4.65 $2.79 $5.58
Diesel $5.30 $3.18 $6.36

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 Mulvane. The current time is 09:23:30.

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.