If you are planning a trip from Anthony to Wichita, you are looking at a 60.1-mile journey across the Kansas Great Plains. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 41 minutes, making it an easy day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of roads, primarily KS 2, West 140th Avenue North, and West Southwest Boulevard. Budgeting around $9 for fuel should cover your transit comfortably. Given the relatively short distance, you have plenty of flexibility to complete the trip at your own pace without needing to worry about complex scheduling.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
30.1 miles from Anthony, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
KS 2
17.7 mi
31m
West 140th Avenue North
17.3 mi
30m
West Southwest Boulevard
10.2 mi
14m
North Ll & G Avenue
8.9 mi
14m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
1m
West Cessna Boulevard
1.1 mi
1m
West 14th Street
1.1 mi
1m
South Broadway Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
KS 2
— 17.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anthony, KS and Wichita, KS.
1
Start on West Steadman Street
89 ft·9 sec·West Steadman Street
2
Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue
391 ft·19 sec·North Bluff Avenue
3
Turn right onto KS 44
0.4 mi·47 sec·West Main Street
4
Turn right onto KS 2
8.9 mi·14 min·North Ll & G Avenue
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 160; KS 2
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 160; KS 2
6
Turn right onto US 160; KS 2
1.1 mi·1 min·West 14th Street
7
Turn left onto KS 2
18 mi·31 min·KS 2
8
Turn right onto KS 42
17 mi·30 min·West 140th Avenue North
9
Continue on KS 42
4.9 mi·6 min·West Southwest Boulevard
10
Keep slight right at fork onto KS 42
2.2 mi·2 min·West Southwest Boulevard
11
Continue on KS 42
1.1 mi·1 min·West Cessna Boulevard
12
Continue on KS 42
3.0 mi·5 min·West Southwest Boulevard
13
Turn right onto West Kellogg Drive
0.1 mi·16 sec·West Kellogg Drive
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·32 sec·this road
Toward US 54 East, US 400
15
Merge onto US 54; US 400
1.4 mi·1 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Central Business DistrictUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto East Kellogg Drive
0.2 mi·33 sec·East Kellogg Drive
18
Turn left onto South Broadway Avenue
0.5 mi·57 sec·South Broadway Avenue
19
Continue on North Broadway Street
0.4 mi·45 sec·North Broadway Street
20
Turn left onto East 3rd Street North
370 ft·20 sec·East 3rd Street North
21
Turn right onto North Market Street
315 ft·14 sec·North Market Street
22
Turn left
187 ft·13 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a straightforward 1-hour and 41-minute drive, you have the advantage of being able to depart whenever fits your schedule best. You won't need to plan for any major stops, as the distance is short enough to drive straight through. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Anthony, as a $9 budget is sufficient for the trip but leaves little room for extra idling or detours. Because the route relies on a combination of KS 2 and local avenues, stay alert for transitions between these roadways. Use the flexibility of this short trip to your advantage by avoiding peak traffic times when entering the Wichita area.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30.1 miles from Anthony, KS, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 13 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.1 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wichita, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anthony, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anthony, KS
This is one driving day of about 60.1 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Anthony, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on KS 2 for about 17.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Bluff Avenue
Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
57.3 mi into trip|~1h 36m in|US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
58.7 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward Central Business District
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Central Business District
5
58.9 mi into trip|~1h 38m in|East Kellogg Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto East Kellogg Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
60 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|North Market Street
Turn right onto North Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.40 one way
$18.79 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg21 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$10.32
$20.63
premium
$4.89
$11.57
$23.13
diesel
$5.61
$13.27
$26.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18
0
$6.31
$2.88
Efficient EV
15
0
$5.26
$2.40
EV Truck/SUV
24
0
$8.41
$3.85
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Anthony, KS
Late night
in Anthony on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Wichita, KS
Late night
in Wichita on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied experience as you transition between different road types during this 60.1-mile drive. With a highway share of about 30%, you will spend much of your time on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 17.7 miles while traveling on KS 2. As you move away from Anthony and toward Wichita, the character of the road shifts from rural segments to more integrated local routes. This is a mixed drive, so be prepared for changing road conditions rather than a single, monotonous stretch of highway.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on KS 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Bluff Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.1 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Bluff Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 57.3 miles (US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Wichita is the largest city in Kansas — since Kansas City is divided between the states of Kansas and Missouri. It is not the biggest or flashiest city in the US, but it is a medium-sized city with a small-town feel. It offers much to tourists with its variety of attractions.
=== Tourist information ===
Visit Wichita website
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 60.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on KS 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Wichita, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Bluff Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 57.3 miles (US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wichita, KS before heading back.
