Origin
Lindsborg, KS
Night in Lindsborg on Saturday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lindsborg, 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
1h 18m
Distance
71.4 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lindsborg, KS
Stepan Vrany
Wichita, KS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Lindsborg to Wichita, you are in for a straightforward 71.4-mile journey across the Great Plains. Clocking in at approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will primarily utilize I-135, supplemented by segments on Smoky Valley Road and South Cole Street to navigate between the two points. Budgeting roughly $11 for fuel makes this an incredibly economical trip for a quick change of scenery. Because the drive is relatively short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless you have specific business in the city. Overall, it is a practical and efficient route for anyone traversing this part of Kansas.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 135 | 64.6 mi | 1h 6m |
| Smoky Valley Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| South Cole Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Broadway Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 13th Street North | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East McPherson Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North 2nd Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| US 81 Business | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 135
— 64.6 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindsborg, KS and Wichita, KS.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2nd Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto KS 4
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East McPherson Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 81 Business
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cole Street
4
Turn left onto US 81 Business
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Smoky Valley Road
5
Take the ramp onto US 81 Business
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 81 Business
6
Merge onto I 135; US 81
40 mi
·
40 min
·
I 135; US 81
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 135; US 50; US 81
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 135; US 50; US 81
8
Continue on I 135; US 81
22 mi
·
24 min
·
I 135; US 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 8
Toward 13th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
521 ft
·
12 sec
Toward 13th Street
Use the left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto East 13th Street North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 13th Street North
12
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway Street
13
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
368 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Central Avenue
14
Turn left onto North Market Street
358 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Market Street
15
Turn right
187 ft
·
13 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Lindsborg, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 135 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.6 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 71.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
KS 4 / East McPherson Street
At end of road, turn left onto KS 4 / East McPherson Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 135; US 81
Merge onto I 135; US 81
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward 13th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward 13th Street
8
69.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward 13th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / slight right lanes.
Toward 13th Street
5
71.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
North Market Street
Turn left onto North Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.16 one way
$22.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.26 | $24.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.74 | $27.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.00 | $4.57 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Night in Wichita on Saturday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Newton, KS
36 mi in
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
24 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 18m 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 is heavily highway-focused, with 91% of your travel occurring on major roads. Once you transition onto the interstate, you will experience the longest stretch of the trip, covering 64.6 miles on I-135. Expect a consistent, efficient pace as you transition from local roads like South Cole Street to the high-speed transit of the interstate system. The road’s personality is defined by its utility and speed, offering a reliable path through the open landscape. You should anticipate a fairly uniform driving experience that prioritizes directness over winding scenic detours.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.6 mi on I 135.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 135 and Smoky Valley Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near KS 4 / East McPherson Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (KS 4 / East McPherson Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (I 135; US 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,521 ft
1,301 ft
Total Climb
189 ft
Total Descent
221 ft
Highest Point
1,521 ft
~10.2 mi in
Elevation Range
220 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Lindsborg, KS
Full guide →Lindsborg is a city of 3,300 people (2020) in Kansas, in the United States of America. Settled by Swedish immigrants in the 1880s, Lindsborg is known as Little Sweden, USA.
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 18m. Total distance: 71.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.6 miles on I 135. 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 0.3 miles (KS 4 / East McPherson Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (I 135; US 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.2 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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