Origin
Haysville, KS
Morning in Haysville on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Haysville, 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
17m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Haysville, KS
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Wichita, KS
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Trip Overview
This short 10-mile drive from Haysville, KS to Wichita, KS is easily accomplished in just 17 minutes, making it perfect for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with South Broadway Avenue being the longest continuous stretch at 8.4 miles. With a minimal fuel cost of around $2, this route through the Great Plains region offers a straightforward local experience. It’s a quick hop that doesn’t require an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Broadway Avenue | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| East Grand Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 3rd Street North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Broadway Avenue
— 8.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haysville, KS and Wichita, KS.
1
Start on North Main Street
40 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Grand Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 81
8.4 mi
·
13 min
·
South Broadway Avenue
4
Continue on North Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Broadway Street
5
Turn left onto East 3rd Street North
370 ft
·
20 sec
·
East 3rd Street North
6
Turn right onto North Market Street
315 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Market Street
7
Turn left
187 ft
·
13 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.9 — 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 Grand Avenue
Turn left onto East Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 81 / South Broadway Avenue
Turn left onto US 81 / South Broadway Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
9.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
East 3rd Street North
Turn left onto East 3rd Street North
Navigation decision point
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
North Market Street
Turn right onto North Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.72 | $3.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in Wichita on Sunday
Local time
6:34 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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 turn-heavy local drive with no highway mileage, meaning you'll be on city streets for the entire 10 miles. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a turn is 8.4 miles along South Broadway Avenue. This route prioritizes local navigation over open road cruising, so be prepared for frequent turns and traffic signals as you transition from Haysville into Wichita. It's a very connected drive, reflecting the close proximity of these two Kansas communities.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on South Broadway Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Grand 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 17m drive. You will face about 5 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 Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 81 / South Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (East 3rd Street North): 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 17m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on South Broadway Avenue. 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: near the start (East Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 81 / South Broadway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (East 3rd Street North): 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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