How far is Wichita, KS from Oklahoma City, OK?
The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Oklahoma City, OK is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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.
Town in Noble County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita and Oklahoma City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Oklahoma City.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
57 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto North Market Street
110 m · 17 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street North
113 m · 20 sec · East 3rd Street North
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
2035 ft · 40 sec · North Broadway Street
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Continue on South Broadway Avenue
5.4 mi · 9 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto East 47th Street South
2232 ft · 51 sec · East 47th Street South
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Turn left onto I 35, KTA
573 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
1642 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South: Oklahoma City
1773 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
41.9 mi · 42 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
93.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
5 mi · 5 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
1865 ft · 27 sec · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
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Continue on Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
1875 ft · 27 sec · Crosstown Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
2063 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
2788 ft · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
1506 ft · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
1016 ft · 27 sec · West Sheridan Avenue
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Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
127 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Oklahoma City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
93.2 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wichita and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oklahoma City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Oklahoma City?
The road trip is about 159.8 miles (257.2 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Billings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Wichita and 79.8 miles from Oklahoma City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154 miles (247.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.97 one way or $43.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wichita and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Oklahoma City.
Stop Ideas Near Billings
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 Billings.
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Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 154.03 mi (247.89 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 Oklahoma City
The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
| Population | 655,057 |
| Coordinates | 35.4675600, -97.5164300 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oklahoma City (-97.51643, 35.46756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $3.90 | $21.97 | $43.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.02 | $48.03 |
| Premium | $4.62 | $26.08 | $52.16 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $33.86 | $67.73 |
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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