Newton, KS Road Trips
Newton, KS serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 9 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 26-mile quick runs to 188-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Newton, KS spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
12
Longest Drive
187.6 mi
Pittsburg, KS
Quickest Drive
34m
Wichita, KS
Plan Around Newton, KS
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Newton, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Newton, KS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Newton, KS
Newton, KS to Pittsburg, KS
Newton, KS to Leavenworth, KS
Newton, KS to Atchison, KS
Newton, KS to Overland Park, KS
Newton, KS to Fort Dodge, KS
Newton, KS to Arkansas City, KS
Newton, KS to Junction City, KS
Newton, KS to Derby, KS
Newton, KS to Wichita, KS
Driving from Newton, KS
Expect an average of 124 miles and about 2h 26m behind the wheel when leaving Newton, KS. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 188 miles (3h 48m), while the shortest is just 26 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Newton, KS include Pittsburg, KS (187.6 mi, 3h 48m), Leavenworth, KS (185 mi, 3h 31m), Atchison, KS (178.9 mi, 3h 26m), Overland Park, KS (172.3 mi, 3h 16m), and Fort Dodge, KS (151.8 mi, 3h 2m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 124-mile trip from Newton, KS, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 mapped routes leaving Newton, KS and 3 routes heading into Newton, KS, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 26 to 188 miles.
The longest mapped route from Newton, KS covers 188 miles and takes approximately 3h 48m. Shorter options start at just 26 miles.
The average route from Newton, KS runs about 124 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 124-mile trip from Newton, KS costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Newton, KS include Pittsburg, KS, Leavenworth, KS, Atchison, KS and Overland Park, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Newton, KS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
18,443
Median Income
$67,015
Median Home Value
$151,800
Median Age
39.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Newton, KS
Newton is a city in Harvey County, Kansas.
1 Kauffman Museum, 27th and North Main, North Newton (in North Newton, opposite Bethel College.), ☏ +1 316-283-1612. Tu - Fr 9:30 - 16:30; Sa - Su 13:30 - 16:30. Focuses primarily on Mennonite settlement on the North American plains, but also the regional fauna and flora and a collection of local historical artifacts. Also has a restored farm house, barn, windmill and tall grass prairie on its property. Adults $6, Children 6-16 $4. (updated Mar 2018)
1 The Bread Basket, 219 N. Main St (downtown), ☏ +1 316-283-3811, fax: +1 316-283-3650, [email protected]. Family-oriented buffet. Has a popular German (read: Mennonite) buffet on Friday and Saturday evenings.
1 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newton, 1430 E Broadway Ct, ☏ +1 316-804-7040. (updated Mar 2018) North Newton Guest Housing (Serenity Silo, Barnview Cottage, Woodland Hideaway), ☏ +1 316-283-5231, [email protected]. Three unique, beautiful and comfortable places to stay in North Newton, Kansas. Email for individual brochures on each home. Includes kitchen and breakfast supplies. No smoking, pets, or children under 12. $65+. (updated Mar 2018)
There is one daily Amtrak Amtrak train serving Newton via the Southwest Chief route between Chicago and Los Angeles. Inconveniently, trains in both directions arrive around 3AM meaning that you likely will have to arrange transport or accommodation beforehand. A Thruway bus service is timed with the train for connections to and from Wichita and Oklahoma City. 1 Newton station is located right in downtown, at 414 N Main St. Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT IATA) (53 km (33 mi) south of Newton). This is nearest commercial airport. Regular flights are available to Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul and Phoenix. Car rental is available. The Beeline express links Newton with Wichita and Salina. Through ticketing is available for Greyhound passengers and tickets can be purchased on Greyhound.com. The bus station is located at 1608 East 1st Street.
Travel tips adapted from Newton (Kansas) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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