How far is Wichita, KS from Parker, KS?
The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Parker, KS is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135 miles (217.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
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City in Woodson County, Kansas, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita and Parker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Parker.
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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
2693 ft · 1 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto East Kellogg Drive
116 m · 11 sec · East Kellogg Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 54 East
1202 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.2 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City, Oklahoma City
137 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
18.4 mi · 18 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1768 ft · 50 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boyer Road
79 m · 6 sec · Boyer Road
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Take the exit left
61 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Central Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue straight
64.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Continue straight
14 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
1039 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto North State Street
2287 ft · 48 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto West Lincoln Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto North Kentucky Street
1 km · 1 min · North Kentucky Street
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Turn right onto North Dakota Road
1 km · 2 min · North Dakota Road
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Turn left
17.5 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 169 North
35 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 169 North
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Northeast Trego Road
1 mi · 3 min · Northeast Trego Road
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Turn left onto Northeast 2200 Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Northeast 2200 Road
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Continue on West 2200th Road
3 mi · 7 min · West 2200th Road
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Continue on Devlin Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Devlin Road
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Continue on West 2100th Road
1.2 km · 2 min · West 2100th Road
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Continue on West Woodward Street
1129 ft · 34 sec · West Woodward Street
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Turn right onto North Center Avenue
1016 ft · 28 sec · North Center Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Parker.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Central Avenue
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64.9 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wichita and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Parker?
The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Toronto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Wichita and 80 miles from Parker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135 miles (217.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wichita and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parker.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Parker. Straight-line distance: 135.04 mi (217.33 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 Parker
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,052 |
| Coordinates | 38.3283500, -94.9919100 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parker (-94.99191, 38.32835)
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 17m |
| 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 | $3.77 | $21.27 | $42.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.99 | $47.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.25 | $52.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.91 | $59.83 |
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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