Origin
Douglass, KS
Late night in Douglass on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Douglass, KS to Wichita, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Douglass, KS
Tien Nguyen
Wichita, KS
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 32.3-mile drive between Douglass and Wichita, Kansas, is easily manageable in about 42 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway and US 77, with about 35% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $5, and with no designated stops in the data, you have the flexibility to choose your own breaks. Both Douglass and Wichita are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your travels. This route is ideal for those looking for a short, efficient journey within Kansas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 18.7 mi | 23m |
| US 77 | 11.2 mi | 14m |
| East 1st Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West 6th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lulu Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 7th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 18.7 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglass, KS and Wichita, KS.
1
Start on East 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
East 1st Street
2
Turn left onto US 77
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 77
3
Turn left onto West 6th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 6th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Lulu Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lulu Street
5
Turn left onto US 54; US 400
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West 7th Avenue
6
Continue on US 54; US 400
19 mi
·
23 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Central Business District
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on East Kellogg Drive
371 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Kellogg Drive
9
Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Broadway Avenue
10
Continue on North Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Broadway Street
11
Turn left onto East 3rd Street North
370 ft
·
20 sec
·
East 3rd Street North
12
Turn right onto North Market Street
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Market Street
13
Turn left
187 ft
·
13 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 12 and 32.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
12 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Lulu Street
Turn right onto Lulu Street
Navigation decision point
4
12.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
US 54; US 400 / West 7th Avenue
Turn left onto US 54; US 400 / West 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
31 mi into trip
|
~39m 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
32.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
North Market Street
Turn right onto North Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.05 one way
$10.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.22 | $12.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
42m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending highway speeds with local road sections. Roughly 35% of the 32.3 miles will be on faster roadways, offering a chance to make good time. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.7 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. As you progress from Douglass towards Wichita, the road character will transition, likely offering a dynamic driving experience without being overly complex. This blend ensures the drive remains engaging.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.7 mi on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 12 miles in near Lulu Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12 miles (Lulu Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 54; US 400 / West 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 31 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 42m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.7 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 12 miles (Lulu Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 54; US 400 / West 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 31 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.
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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