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Distance from Wichita to Topeka

Driving Distance
139 mi 223.8 km
Flying Distance
129.9 mi 209.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Wichita, Kansas to Topeka, Kansas is 139 mi (223.8 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 129.9 mi (209.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 16 min

The estimated travel time by road is 2 hours 5 minutes

Traveling fast highway, substantial in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 67 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Wichita
Place Wichita
State/Province Kansas
Country US
Latitude 37.693452
Longitude -97.33822
GPS 37.693452° N, 97.33822° W
Local Time 12:00 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Topeka
Place Topeka
State/Province Kansas
Country US
Latitude 39.047345
Longitude -95.675158
GPS 39.047345° N, 95.675158° W
Local Time 12:00 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Wichita, Kansas to Topeka, Kansas covers 139 mi (223.8 km) in a northeast direction. This fast highway, substantial route typically takes 2 hours 5 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (139.0-175.8 miles / 224-283 km). The primary route shown here saves 35 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. with average speeds around 67 mph (108 km/h).

Available Routes

I-35 N and I-335 N
139 mi 2 hours 5 minutes
Shortest Fastest Tolls
US-77 N and I-70 E
175.8 mi 2 hours 40 minutes
US-50 E and I-335 N
151 mi 2 hours 23 minutes
Tolls

Route Map Visualization

Route map from Wichita to Topeka

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.