How far is Wichita, KS from Sedgwick, KS?
The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Sedgwick, KS is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, 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 Sedgwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Sedgwick.
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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
557 ft · 20 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto East 13th Street North
1.4 km · 2 min · East 13th Street North
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Take the ramp slight left
1260 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 125th Street
1235 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto 125th Street
3100 ft · 1 min · 125th Street
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Continue on Southwest 125th Street
3.9 mi · 10 min · Southwest 125th Street
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Continue on East 1st Street
2666 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto Harrison Avenue North
1250 ft · 40 sec · Harrison Avenue North
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1513 ft · 44 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
108 m · 16 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Sedgwick.
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 13th Street North
Merge slight left
13.8 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Wichita and Partly Sunny near Sedgwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Sedgwick?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Park City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Wichita and 11 miles from Sedgwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wichita and Partly Sunny near Sedgwick.
Stop Ideas Near Park City
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 Park City.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Sedgwick. Straight-line distance: 16.19 mi (26.05 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 Sedgwick
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,657 |
| Coordinates | 37.9166800, -97.4225400 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sedgwick (-97.42254, 37.91668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.90 | $5.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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