How far is Wichita, KS from Rock Creek, KS?
The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Rock Creek, KS is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
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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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita and Rock Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Rock Creek.
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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
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike
54.9 mi · 55 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 West, US 40 West, KS 4 West: Topeka, Valley Falls
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
3063 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
140 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Oakland Expressway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Oakland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
2923 ft · 52 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1333 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast Sherman Road
12.1 mi · 14 min · Northeast Sherman Road
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Turn left onto Rock Creek Road
834 ft · 28 sec · Rock Creek Road
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Turn left onto 110th Street
643 ft · 18 sec · 110th Street
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Turn slight right
34 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
50 m · 7 sec · 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Rock Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
74.7 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wichita and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rock Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Rock Creek?
The road trip is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.8 miles from Wichita and 78.9 miles from Rock Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.9 miles (233.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 12:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wichita and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rock Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
Topeka
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Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Rock Creek. Straight-line distance: 144.93 mi (233.25 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 Rock Creek
Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,888 |
| Coordinates | 39.2458300, -95.5372000 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rock Creek (-95.5372, 39.24583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $20.97 | $41.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.65 | $47.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.88 | $51.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.49 | $58.98 |
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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