Origin
Buhler, KS
Late night in Buhler on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Buhler, KS to Wichita, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
50.1 mi
81 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Buhler, KS
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Wichita, KS
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Trip Overview
Buhler to Wichita is 50.1 miles and takes about 1 hour 6 minutes via KS 96, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, one-day drive primarily within the Great Plains region of Kansas. You'll experience a mixed drive, so expect some variety as you make your way south. With a relatively short duration and modest fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 96 | 21 mi | 23m |
| South Burmac Road | 8 mi | 10m |
| North Buhler Road | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| United States Highway 50 | 6 mi | 7m |
| North Broadway Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| North 279th Street West | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East 1st Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 96
— 21 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buhler, KS and Wichita, KS.
1
Start on Old Mill Lane
148 ft
·
12 sec
·
Old Mill Lane
2
Turn left onto East 1st Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Buhler Road
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North Buhler Road
4
Turn left onto US 50
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
United States Highway 50
5
Turn right onto South Burmac Road
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
South Burmac Road
6
Continue on North 279th Street West
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North 279th Street West
7
Turn left onto KS 96
21 mi
·
23 min
·
KS 96
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 15
Toward Broadway Avenue
9
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broadway Street
10
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
368 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Central Avenue
11
Turn left onto North Market Street
358 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Market Street
12
Turn right
187 ft
·
13 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25 miles from Buhler, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 1st Avenue
Turn left onto East 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Buhler Road
Turn left onto North Buhler Road
Navigation decision point
4
13.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
South Burmac Road
Turn right onto South Burmac Road
Navigation decision point
5
45.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Broadway Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 15
Toward Broadway Avenue
5
50 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
North Market Street
Turn left onto North Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.83 one way
$15.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Wichita, KS
Late night in Wichita on Tuesday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 54% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on KS 96, South Burmac Road, and North Buhler Road, providing a good blend of road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 21 miles on KS 96, so you'll have some continuous driving before encountering any changes. The overall profile suggests a drive that isn't monotonous but also doesn't demand constant attention, making it a comfortable experience behind the wheel.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21 mi on KS 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 1st Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 6m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Buhler Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (South Burmac Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Wichita, KS
Full guide →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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 50.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21 miles on KS 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (East 1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Buhler Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (South Burmac Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wichita, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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