How far is Wichita, KS from North Newton, KS?

The driving distance from Wichita, KS to North Newton, KS is about 29.8 miles (48 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
29.79 mi
00h 34m
Flight
26.26 mi
42.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.26 mi
Kilometers
42.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.79 mi
Kilometers
47.95 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Newton
Fri, Apr 17, 3:05 PM CDT
Return by in Wichita
Fri, Apr 17, 3:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wichita
2026-04-17T14:30
Arrive North Newton
Fri, Apr 17, 3:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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
Valley Center
KS

Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas

From Wichita
14.9 mi
00h 17m
To North Newton
14.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and North Newton.

  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

    2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 15: North Newton, Abilene

    1362 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    580 ft · 11 sec · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 13th Street North
27.5 mi · 92%
North Broadway Street
1.01 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.8 mi · 3%
KS 15
0.26 mi · 1%
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
0.11 mi
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 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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Center
00h 17m from Wichita
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Wichita and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wichita to North Newton?

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (48 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Valley Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Wichita and 14.9 miles from North Newton.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Wichita and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Valley Center

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 Valley Center and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.8 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 13.7 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 13.7 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 Valley Center.

RAIL

Newton

24 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

55 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and North Newton. Straight-line distance: 26.26 mi (42.26 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
North Newton

#2 North Newton

City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,762
Coordinates38.0722300, -97.3455900
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Start: Wichita (-97.33754, 37.69224)
End: North Newton (-97.34559, 38.07223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.98 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2.1 gal · 7.96 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.47 $8.93
Premium $4.65 $4.89 $9.77
Diesel $5.30 $5.57 $11.14

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Wichita and North Newton. The current time is 14:30:46.

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.