Origin
Moundridge, KS
Late night in Moundridge on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moundridge, 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
47m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moundridge, KS
Tien Nguyen
Wichita, KS
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Moundridge to Wichita covers a quick 41.8-mile stretch across the Kansas Great Plains. With a travel time of approximately 47 minutes, this journey is perfectly suited as a simple one-day trip. You will primarily rely on I-135, Arrowhead Road, and North Broadway Street to reach your destination. Budgeting about $6 for fuel is sufficient for the transit, making it a very economical commute. Because both cities are located within the same region, you can expect a consistent landscape throughout the drive. It is a straightforward, no-fuss route that gets you where you need to go without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 135 | 37.7 mi | 39m |
| Arrowhead Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Broadway Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 13th Street North | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cole Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 135
— 37.7 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moundridge, KS and Wichita, KS.
1
Start on Cole Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cole Street
2
Continue on Arrowhead Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Arrowhead Road
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
4
Merge onto I 135; US 81
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 135; US 81
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on I 135; US 50; US 81
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 135; US 50; US 81
6
Continue on I 135; US 81
22 mi
·
24 min
·
I 135; US 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 8
Toward 13th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
521 ft
·
12 sec
Toward 13th Street
Use the left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto East 13th Street North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 13th Street North
10
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway Street
11
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
368 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Central Avenue
12
Turn left onto North Market Street
358 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Market Street
13
Turn right
187 ft
·
13 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Moundridge, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 41.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
39.6 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
39.8 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
4
40.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
North Broadway Street
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
5
41.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
North Market Street
Turn left onto North Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.53 one way
$13.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.04 | $16.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Wichita on Tuesday
Local time
3:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Park City, KS
21 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
3 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
47m 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, as 90% of this route is spent on major roads. The core of your trip involves a 37.7-mile uninterrupted stretch along I-135, which allows for steady cruising through the open plains. While the interstate provides a fast, efficient path, the transition onto North Broadway Street and Arrowhead Road adds a brief change of pace as you navigate into the Wichita area. You will find the road character to be functional and direct rather than technical. It is the kind of drive where you can settle into a rhythm quickly and maintain a consistent speed for the duration of the trip.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.7 mi on I 135.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 135 and Arrowhead Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 135; US 81.
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 41.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.9 miles (I 135; US 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 47m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.7 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 1.9 miles (I 135; US 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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