Kansas City to Wichita EV Road Trip
Prepare for an EV trip on Kansas City to Wichita — approximately 202 miles via I-35. This guide introduces seasonal conditions and range estimates. Continue to the planner to check weather for your date, compare departures and plan charging stops.
Quick answer
- Distance: 202 mi (325 km)
- Elevation gain: 328 ft
- Highways: I-35
- Chargers to know: Emporia Supercharger, Wichita Supercharger
- In winter: ice storms, ground blizzards
- In summer: tornado watches, hail, thunderstorms
Estimated range & charging stops by EV
Compare estimates for the available vehicles in mild, cold and arctic scenarios. These examples illustrate the effect of cold; they are not today's forecast or a measurement of your battery's range.
| EV Model | Mild (70°F / 21°C) | Cold (20°F / -7°C) | Arctic (-10°F / -23°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range | 305 mi · no stops | 223 mi · no stops | 166 mi · 1 stop |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 328 mi · no stops | 239 mi · no stops | 177 mi · 1 stop |
| Ford F-150 Lightning ER | 315 mi · no stops | 237 mi · no stops | 178 mi · 1 stop |
| Rivian R1T Large Pack | 323 mi · no stops | 243 mi · no stops | 183 mi · 1 stop |
| Hyundai IONIQ 5 LR AWD | 262 mi · no stops | 194 mi · 1 stop | 144 mi · 1 stop |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 243 mi · no stops | 169 mi · 1 stop | 122 mi · 2 stops |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER AWD | 286 mi · no stops | 212 mi · no stops | 159 mi · 1 stop |
| Kia EV6 Long Range | 305 mi · no stops | 224 mi · no stops | 166 mi · 1 stop |
Notable chargers on this route
Emporia Supercharger, Wichita Supercharger are charging locations to consider along I-35. Confirm vehicle compatibility, access hours and current availability with the operator before relying on a stop.
Winter hazards on Kansas City to Wichita
Winter on this corridor includes ice storms, ground blizzards. Compare forecasts around your planned departure, then save the trip to follow changes in Live Mode. A higher score indicates lower forecast risk.
Summer conditions
In summer, plan for tornado watches, hail, thunderstorms. Heat and air conditioning also cut range, so keep a buffer between chargers.
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