Origin
Haven, KS
Morning in Haven on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haven, 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
40m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haven, KS
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Wichita, KS
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 32.8-mile drive from Haven to Wichita, Kansas, is easily manageable in about 40 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, it’s an economical journey. The route primarily utilizes KS 96 before transitioning to North Broadway Street and Industrial Drive as you approach Wichita. Given its short distance and focus on highway driving, it’s best suited for a single, continuous trip rather than an overnight stay. You'll be traversing the familiar Great Plains landscape throughout this entire journey within Kansas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 96 | 27.2 mi | 29m |
| North Broadway Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Industrial Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Kansas Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Haven Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 96
— 27.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haven, KS and Wichita, KS.
1
Start on South Kansas Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Kansas Avenue
2
Turn left onto Industrial Drive
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Industrial Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto South Haven Road
528 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Haven Road
4
Turn left onto KS 96
27 mi
·
29 min
·
KS 96
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 15
Toward Broadway Avenue
6
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broadway Street
7
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
368 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Central Avenue
8
Turn left onto North Market Street
358 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Market Street
9
Turn right
187 ft
·
13 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 32.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Haven Road
At end of road, turn right onto South Haven Road
Navigation decision point
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Broadway Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 15
Toward Broadway Avenue
4
28.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
North Broadway Street
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
North Market Street
Turn left onto North Market Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.13 one way
$10.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 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 | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
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
Morning in Wichita on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 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
22 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
40m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this trip, with 83% of the drive on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 27.2 miles, likely on KS 96, offering a consistent pace. As you get closer to Wichita, the route transitions from open highway to more urban-feeling roads like North Broadway Street and Industrial Drive. This change in road type means you'll experience a shift from faster, more direct travel to navigating city approaches.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.2 mi on KS 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 96 and North Broadway Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near South Haven Road.
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 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (South Haven Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 28.4 miles (North Broadway Street): 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 40m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.2 miles on KS 96. 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 0.6 miles (South Haven Road): Navigation decision point; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 28.4 miles (North Broadway Street): 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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