How far is Wichita, KS from Saint Marys, KS?
The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Saint Marys, KS is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita and Saint Marys.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Saint Marys.
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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
50 mi · 50 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 West, US 75: Topeka, Salina
2632 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wanamaker Road, Huntoon Street
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
50 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Wanamaker Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Wanamaker Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West: Salina
1255 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
9.9 mi · 10 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Carlson Road
1033 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Carlson Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Northwest Carlson Road
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Continue on Wabaunsee Street
1 km · 2 min · Wabaunsee Street
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Continue on Northwest Carlson Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Northwest Carlson Road
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Continue on Northwest 42nd Terrace
1407 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 42nd Terrace
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Continue on Northwest Rossville Road
3178 ft · 1 min · Northwest Rossville Road
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Continue on Main Street
1389 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
7 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Saint Marys.
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 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wichita and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Marys.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Saint Marys?
The road trip is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Wichita and 82.3 miles from Saint Marys.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 10:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.91 one way or $43.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wichita and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Marys.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
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 Emporia.
Topeka
Lawrence
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Saint Marys. Straight-line distance: 124.35 mi (200.13 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 Saint Marys
City in Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee couties in Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,652 |
| Coordinates | 39.1941600, -96.0711000 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Marys (-96.0711, 39.19416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.91 | $43.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.04 | $54.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.82 | $61.63 |
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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