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Trip from Cimarron, KS to Wichita, KS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 33m

Distance

183 mi

295 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 21m ★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 58m
10 AM
3h 42m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cimarron, KS, KS

Cimarron, KS

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city in and county seat of Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States

Wichita, KS

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Trip Overview

This 183-mile drive from Cimarron, KS, to Wichita, KS, will take you approximately 3 hours and 33 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfectly suited for a single day, with no need for an overnight stop. You'll primarily be on US 50 and KS 14, with a brief section on Avenue A. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $29. Passing through the heart of the Great Plains in Kansas, this route offers a direct and efficient way to travel between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

91.5 miles from Cimarron, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 50 123.3 mi 2h 21m
KS 14 40.7 mi 44m
Avenue A 14 mi 16m
North Broadway Street 4.2 mi 7m
East Central Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
North Market Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 50 — 123.3 mi, about 2h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cimarron, KS and Wichita, KS.

1

Start on US 50; US 400

14 mi · 16 min · Avenue A
2

Continue on US 50; US 400

2.0 mi · 2 min · US 50; US 400
3

Turn left onto US 50

76 mi · 1 hr 27 min · US 50
Use the left lane.
4

Enter roundabout onto US 50

162 ft · 2 sec · US 50
5

Continue on US 50

45 mi · 51 min · US 50
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward KS 96
7

Turn right onto KS 14; KS 96

41 mi · 44 min · KS 14; KS 96
Toward Wichita Use the straight / right lanes.
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

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of about 3.5 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Cimarron in the morning allows you to reach Wichita by midday, or a later start means you'll arrive in the evening. With only one primary stop needed, consider planning your fuel and rest breaks strategically. The longest stretch of 123.3 miles on US 50 means you'll want to ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that section.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.5 miles from Cimarron, KS, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.3 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 40 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 91.5 miles or 1h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 53m

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 Cimarron, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cimarron, KS

This is one driving day of about 183 miles and 3h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Cimarron, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 50 for about 123.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and the county seat of Barton County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Great Bend, KS

92 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.

Popular next leg

Great Bend, KS to Wichita, KS

108.3 mi · 2h 10m

Pacing Suggestions

Fort Dodge, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saint John, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.5 miles from Cimarron, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 50 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 123.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Tom’s Kountry Kitchen

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Kinsley, Kansas

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 1h 1m in 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16206593299

Visit website

Tom’s Kountry Kitchen

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Kinsley, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16206593299

Visit website

Prime On The Nine

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Dodge City, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16202272736

Visit website

Windmill Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Spearville, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+16203852523

Visit website

Turbine Bar & Grill

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Spearville, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–11:30 pm

+16203852082

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Hutchinson, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Wichita, KS

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 16 and 182.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
16 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 50

Turn left onto US 50

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
92 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | US 50

Enter roundabout onto US 50

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
137.5 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in | KS 14; KS 96

Turn right onto KS 14; KS 96 toward Wichita

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Wichita
5
178.2 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in

Take the exit toward Broadway Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 15 Toward Broadway Avenue
5
182.9 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in | North Market Street

Turn left onto North Market Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.61 one way

$57.22 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $31.41 $62.83
premium $4.89 $35.22 $70.43
diesel $5.61 $40.40 $80.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 64 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 54.9 0 $19.22 $8.78
Efficient EV 45.8 0 $16.01 $7.32
EV Truck/SUV 73.2 0 $25.62 $11.71

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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 18, 2026

Origin

Cimarron, KS

Afternoon in Cimarron on Tuesday

Local time

12:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wichita, KS

Afternoon in Wichita on Tuesday

Local time

12:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Mostly Clear

N 12 to 16 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 2:21AM CDT until April 19 at 4:38AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 2:20AM CDT until April 21 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS

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

21 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

3h 33m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience, with 90% of the drive utilizing higher-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a solid 123.3 miles on US 50, offering a consistent pace for much of your journey. While largely highway-focused, the route incorporates some local roads, like KS 14 and Avenue A, which may offer a slight change of scenery and pace as you approach Wichita. This is a drive where you can settle in and cover ground efficiently.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 123.3 mi on US 50.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and KS 14. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 16 miles in near US 50.

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 3h 33m 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: at 16 miles (US 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 92 miles (US 50): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 137.5 miles (KS 14; KS 96): Lane positioning matters here.

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 3h 33m. Total distance: 183 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 123.3 miles on US 50. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 16 miles (US 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 92 miles (US 50): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 137.5 miles (KS 14; KS 96): Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Wichita, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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