Origin
Sedgwick, KS
Late night in Sedgwick on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sedgwick, 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
34m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sedgwick, KS
Tien Nguyen
Wichita, KS
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Trip Overview
Sedgwick to Wichita is 21.8 miles and takes about 34 minutes via I-135, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, making it a straightforward drive between two Kansas communities. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, so expect a practical and efficient journey. This route is ideal for a quick transfer, a day trip, or an easy commute, offering little in the way of scenic detours but plenty of directness. Plan for a simple drive that gets you where you need to go without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 135 | 13.8 mi | 15m |
| Southwest 125th Street | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| North Broadway Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 13th Street North | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 1st Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 125th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 135
— 13.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sedgwick, KS and Wichita, KS.
1
Start on North Washington Avenue
353 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Washington Avenue
2
Turn left onto East 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East 4th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Harrison Avenue North
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Harrison Avenue North
4
Turn left onto East 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
5
Continue on Southwest 125th Street
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Southwest 125th Street
6
Continue on 125th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
125th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
8
Merge onto I 135; US 81; KS 15
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 135; US 81; KS 15
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 4th Street
Turn left onto East 4th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Harrison Avenue North
At end of road, turn right onto Harrison Avenue North
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
19.6 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
19.8 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
21.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
North Market Street
Turn left onto North Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
5:21 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
20 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
34m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 63% of the 21.8 miles on interstate. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.8 miles on I-135. Expect a consistent pace for the majority of your journey, primarily on I-135, which connects Sedgwick to Wichita efficiently. Southwest 125th Street and North Broadway Street will feature in the initial and final segments, offering a slight change of pace before you merge onto the main highway. The road character remains largely consistent, emphasizing speed and directness over varied terrain.
63% 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: 13.8 mi on I 135.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 135 and Southwest 125th Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 4th 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 21.8 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 0.1 miles (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Harrison Avenue North): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 34m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 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 0.1 miles (East 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Harrison Avenue North): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 19.6 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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