How far is Wichita, KS from Rose Hill, KS?
The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Rose Hill, KS is about 19.3 miles (31 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita and Rose Hill.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Rose Hill.
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Start on the route
109 m · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Central Avenue
3206 ft · 1 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
2704 ft · 1 min · North Washington Avenue
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Continue on South Washington Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Southeast Boulevard
4.9 mi · 8 min · Southeast Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 47th Street South
7.8 mi · 11 min · East 47th Street South
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Continue on Southwest 150th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Southwest 150th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Butler Road;Southwest 150th Street
15 m · 1 sec · Southwest Butler Road
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Exit the rotary onto Southwest Butler Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Butler Road
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Continue on North Rose Hill Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Rose Hill Road
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Turn left onto East Showalter Street
10 m · 1 sec · East Showalter Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Showalter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Rose Hill.
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.
East 47th Street South
Turn left onto East 47th Street South
7.76 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wichita and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Rose Hill.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Rose Hill?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 9.6 miles from Wichita and 9.6 miles from Rose Hill.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wichita and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Rose Hill.
Stop Ideas Near Derby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Derby.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Rose Hill. Straight-line distance: 14.43 mi (23.23 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 Rose Hill
City in Butler County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 3,979 |
| Coordinates | 37.5583500, -97.1350400 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rose Hill (-97.13504, 37.55835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.16 | $6.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
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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