How far is Wichita, KS from Sublette, KS?
The driving distance from Wichita, KS to Sublette, KS is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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 04h 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kiowa County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wichita and Sublette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita and Sublette.
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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
2516 ft · 55 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto East Kellogg Drive
750 ft · 17 sec · East Kellogg Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 54 West
1189 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
41.8 mi · 48 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on D Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on East 1st Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on East Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Kansas Avenue
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Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
8.3 mi · 10 min · The Yellow Brick Road
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Keep slight right
33.7 mi · 41 min
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
833 ft · 11 sec
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Turn straight
48.6 mi · 58 min
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Turn left onto North Inman Street
547 ft · 15 sec · North Inman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Inman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Wichita and Sublette.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn straight
48.6 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wichita and Mostly Sunny near Sublette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wichita to Sublette?
The road trip is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Haviland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Wichita and 102.5 miles from Sublette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.23 one way or $54.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wichita and Mostly Sunny near Sublette.
Stop Ideas Near Haviland
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 Haviland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wichita and Sublette. Straight-line distance: 192.51 mi (309.82 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 Sublette
City in Haskell County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,324 |
| Coordinates | 37.4816900, -100.8437700 |
| Altitude | 888 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sublette (-100.84377, 37.48169)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.23 | $54.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.71 | $61.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.60 | $67.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.29 | $76.59 |
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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