Davenport to Wichita: Road Trip Guide & Distance

446.4 miles 718.4 km · straight line
535.7 miles estimated 862.1 km · driving distance
10h 47min estimated drive time
$52 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
236° SW bearing direction

How far is Davenport from Wichita?

The distance from Davenport to Wichita is 446.4 miles (718.4 km) as the crow flies. Wichita is located SW of Davenport. By car, the driving distance is approximately 535.7 miles, taking about 10h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Davenport in Iowa and Wichita in Kansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Davenport and Wichita. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Davenport to Wichita

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 47min $52 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 56min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 15min $64–$187* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davenport & Wichita

Quick Facts

Davenport
41.52°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Wichita
37.69°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
402m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients