Distance from Kansas City to Wichita by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to Wichita (KS) is 181 miles or 291 kilometers or 157 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to Wichita is 200 miles (323 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 19 miles or 32 km.

Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to Wichita, KS in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and Wichita is 181 miles or 291 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Wichita, is Tulsa International Airport (TUL).

What is the average flight time from Kansas City to Wichita?

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to Wichita, KS is 0 hours 24 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to Wichita Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Kansas City, MO and Wichita, KS
This map shows the distance from Kansas City, MO, Usa to Wichita, KS, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Kansas City, Missouri to Wichita, Kansas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Wichita, KS

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Wichita, Kansas is 200 miles or 323 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Wichita, KS is 200 miles or 323 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in Wichita, Kansas.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Wichita, Kansas is approximately 200 miles (323 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 3 to 4 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to Wichita, KS

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to Wichita, KS?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 31 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to Wichita take?
Kansas City and Wichita are 3 hours 31 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Kansas City and Wichita

Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and Wichita (KS) is 2 Hours.
Wichita time is 2 Hours behind Kansas City.

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in Wichita
2025-12-24, 19:23:32 EST2025-12-24, 17:23:32 MST
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and Wichita Kansas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Kansas City, MO and Wichita, KS in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 200 mi 323 km 173.68 nmi
Straight line distance 181 mi 291 km 157 nmi
Difference 19 mi 32 km 16 nmi

Kansas City Details

Kansas City is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 7' 30.6'' Longitude: W 94° 33' 1.1''
Latitude39.12516
Longitude-94.55031
StateMissouri
Nearest airports to Kansas City

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Wichita Details

Wichita is located in Kansas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 41' 32.1'' Longitude: W 97° 20' 15.1''
Latitude37.69224
Longitude-97.33754
StateKansas
Nearest airports to Wichita

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and Wichita, KS
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 6 hours 43 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 5 hours 2 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 4 hours 29 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 4 hours 2 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 3 hours 40 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 3 hours 21 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 3 hours 6 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 2 hours 53 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 2 hours 41 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 2 hours 31 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 2 hours 22 minutes