Distance from Washington to Topeka by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Topeka (KS) is 1001 miles or 1611 kilometers or 869 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Topeka is 1117 miles (1798 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 116 miles or 187 km.

Washington to Topeka Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Topeka, KS
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Topeka, KS, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Topeka, Kansas is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Topeka, KS

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Topeka, Kansas is 1117 miles or 1798 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Topeka, KS is 1117 miles or 1798 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Topeka, Kansas.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Topeka, Kansas is approximately 1117 miles (1798 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 21 to 22 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Topeka, KS

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Topeka, KS?
The total driving time is 21 hours, 9 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Topeka take?
Washington and Topeka are 21 hours 9 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 Washington and Topeka

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Topeka (KS) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Washington	Current local time in Topeka
2026-01-29, 22:00:38 EST	2026-01-29, 22:00:38 EST

How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Topeka Kansas, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Washington, DC and Topeka, KS in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	1117 mi	1798 km	970 nmi
Straight line distance	1001 mi	1611 km	869 nmi
Difference	116 mi	187 km	101 nmi

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