Origin
Wichita, KS
Late night in Wichita on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wichita, KS to Ogden, 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
2h 24m
Distance
122.1 mi
197 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wichita, KS
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Ogden, KS
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Trip Overview
Wichita to Ogden is 122.1 miles and takes about 2 hours 24 minutes via US 56, US 50, and I-135, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward drive. Expect a high percentage of highway driving, making it a quick transit. It's a good option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fuss. Plan for a single-day trip, as the duration is manageable.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.1 miles from Wichita, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 56 | 46.4 mi | 54m |
| US 50 | 26.2 mi | 31m |
| I 135 | 24.4 mi | 25m |
| US 77 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| KS 18 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| North Broadway Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 13th Street North | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 56
— 46.4 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wichita, KS and Ogden, KS.
1
Start on this road
359 ft
·
28 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto East Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway Street
4
Turn right onto East 13th Street North
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East 13th Street North
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
6
Merge onto I 135; US 81; KS 15
22 mi
·
23 min
·
I 135; US 81; KS 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 135; US 50; US 81
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 135; US 50; US 81
8
Take the exit onto US 50
26 mi
·
31 min
·
US 50
Exit 33
Toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia
9
Enter roundabout onto US 77
314 ft
·
13 sec
·
US 77
Toward US 77 North: Junction City
10
Continue on US 77
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 77
Toward US 77 North: Junction City
11
Enter roundabout onto US 56; US 77
172 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 56; US 77
12
Continue on US 56; US 77
19 mi
·
22 min
·
US 56; US 77
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 56; US 77
27 mi
·
31 min
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US 56; US 77
14
Take the ramp onto KS 18
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
KS 18
15
Merge onto I 70; US 40; KS 18
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
16
Take the exit onto KS 18
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
KS 18
Toward KS 18 East: Manhattan
17
Turn left onto KS 18
4.4 mi
·
4 min
·
KS 18
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward KS 114: Ogden
19
Turn right onto Riley Avenue
433 ft
·
13 sec
·
Riley Avenue
20
Turn right onto Cimarron Trail
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cimarron Trail
21
Continue on South Walnut Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Walnut Street
22
Arrive at destination
South Walnut Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 24 minute driving time, leaving Wichita in the morning will easily get you to Ogden before the afternoon rush. You won't need to split this drive, so you can be flexible with your departure time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 46.4-mile stretch on US 56, as services might be more spread out in that section. The $19 fuel estimate suggests a cost-effective trip. There are no designated stops mentioned, so plan any breaks you need based on your own comfort level.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.1 miles from Wichita, KS, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.4 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 27 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.1 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ogden, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wichita, 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 Wichita, KS
This is one driving day of about 122.1 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Wichita, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 56 for about 46.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.1 miles from Wichita, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 52.9 — 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
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East Central Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto East Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East 13th Street North
Turn right onto East 13th Street North
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 135; US 81; KS 15
Merge onto I 135; US 81; KS 15
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
26.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 33
Toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia
5
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
US 77
Enter roundabout onto US 77 toward US 77 North: Junction City
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 77 North: Junction City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.09 one way
$38.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.96 | $41.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.50 | $46.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.96 | $53.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.82 | $5.86 |
| Efficient EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.68 | $4.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.8 | 0 | $17.09 | $7.81 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Ogden, KS
Late night in Ogden on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Peabody, KS
61 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 24m 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 highway, with 91% of the 122.1 miles on high-speed roads. You'll encounter a 46.4-mile stretch on US 56, which is the longest continuous segment before merging onto other major routes. The transition from rural cruising to more developed areas will be noticeable as you approach Ogden. The majority of your time will be spent on interstates and US highways.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.4 mi on US 56.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 56 and US 50. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Central Avenue.
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 122.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (East 13th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 135; US 81; KS 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,508 ft
1,050 ft
Total Climb
412 ft
Total Descent
663 ft
Highest Point
1,508 ft
~34.9 mi in
Elevation Range
459 ft
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.
On the drive from Wichita, KS to Ogden, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Emporia along the way.
Emporia
26.7 mi in
|
~30m
|
via US 50
About the Cities
Starting 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 24m. Total distance: 122.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.4 miles on US 56. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (East 13th Street North): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (I 135; US 81; KS 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ogden, 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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