Origin
Newbury, KS
Morning in Newbury on Sunday
Local time
11:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newbury, 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
2h 51m
Distance
148.9 mi
240 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newbury, KS
Lina Kivaka
Wichita, KS
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Trip Overview
This 148.9-mile journey from Newbury to Wichita, Kansas, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 51 minutes. Primarily utilizing US 77 and the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, with a portion on US 50, this route is largely highway-focused, making it a convenient day trip. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $23. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region throughout your trip, so expect a consistent landscape. With only one recommended stop, this route is designed for efficient travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.4 miles from Newbury, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 77 | 55.2 mi | 1h 4m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 37.3 mi | 37m |
| US 50 | 28.6 mi | 33m |
| I 135 | 22.2 mi | 24m |
| North Broadway Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 138 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 13th Street North | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Newbury Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 77
— 55.2 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newbury, KS and Wichita, KS.
1
Start on Newbury Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Newbury Road
2
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
3
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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this road
4
Continue on Newbury Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Newbury Avenue
5
Turn right onto 138
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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State Highway 138
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 70; US 40
37 mi
·
37 min
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Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8
Take the exit onto KS 18
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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KS 18
Toward US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
9
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 18
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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KS 18
Toward US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto US 77
46 mi
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54 min
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US 77
Toward US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto US 77
175 ft
·
3 sec
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US 77
12
Continue on US 77
8.8 mi
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10 min
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US 77
13
Enter roundabout onto US 50
51 ft
·
2 sec
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US 50
Toward US 50 West: Newton
14
Continue on US 50
25 mi
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30 min
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US 50
Toward US 50 West: Newton
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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US 50
Toward I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
16
Continue on I 135; US 81
22 mi
·
24 min
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I 135; US 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 8
Toward 13th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
521 ft
·
12 sec
Toward 13th Street
Use the left / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto East 13th Street North
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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East 13th Street North
20
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway Street
21
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
368 ft
·
14 sec
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East Central Avenue
22
Turn left onto North Market Street
358 ft
·
11 sec
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North Market Street
23
Turn right
187 ft
·
13 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2-hour and 51-minute duration, this route is ideal for a day trip, offering flexibility for when you depart. Starting your drive earlier in the day can help you avoid potential afternoon traffic as you approach Wichita. With the longest stretch being 55.2 miles on US 77, plan for at least one fuel stop before you leave Newbury, or be prepared to refuel closer to Wichita, as services might be spaced out. The relatively low fuel cost of $23 makes this an economical option for a quick trip.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.4 miles from Newbury, KS, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.4 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wichita, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Newbury, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newbury, KS
This is one driving day of about 148.9 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Newbury, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 77 for about 55.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.4 miles from Newbury, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 40.6 and 146.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
40.6 mi into trip
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~44m in
|
KS 18
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 18 toward US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 77, KS 18 West, Marysville, Herington
6
40.7 mi into trip
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~44m in
|
US 77
Turn right onto US 77 toward US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 77, KS 18 West: Marysville, Herington
6
121.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
|
US 50
Keep slight right at fork onto US 50 toward I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wi...
7
146.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m 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
146.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 47m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.28 one way
$46.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.56 | $51.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.65 | $57.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.88 | $65.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.63 | $7.15 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.03 | $5.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.85 | $9.53 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
11:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Peabody, KS
74 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 51m 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 predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 72% of the route being on major roadways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 55.2 miles on US 77, offering a good opportunity to settle in. The character of the drive is consistent, offering a predictable pace for most of the 2 hours and 51 minutes. While largely highway, the inclusion of other main roads like the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway and US 50 provides some variation in the driving experience.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.2 mi on US 77.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 77 and Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 40.6 miles in near KS 18.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 148.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 40.6 miles (KS 18): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.7 miles (US 77): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.3 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newbury, KS and Wichita, KS, road signs point toward Marysville and Herington.
Marysville
40.3 mi in
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~43m
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via KS 18
Herington
40.3 mi in
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~43m
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via KS 18
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 2h 51m. Total distance: 148.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.2 miles on US 77. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Wichita, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 40.6 miles (KS 18): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.7 miles (US 77): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.3 miles (US 50): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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