Independence to Wichita: Through the Flint Hills
This lane runs south on US-71/I-49 before cutting west onto US-400/I-135, crossing the open grassland of the Kansas Flint Hills into Wichita. At 200 miles and about 3 hours 15 minutes of driving, it’s one of our shorter long-haul routes — most moves load and deliver the same day.
| Distance | 200 miles |
|---|---|
| Drive time | ~3.25 hours |
| Route | US-71/I-49 south, US-400/I-135 west |
| Typical cost | $1,500-$2,200 |
How the day runs
- Crew arrives in Independence, walks the home, and confirms the inventory against the phone quote
- Loading typically wraps in 2-3 hours depending on home size and stairs
- Same truck and crew drive straight through the Flint Hills to Wichita
- Unload and placement happen the same afternoon or evening on most moves
No handoff at the state line
Lead crew chief Jamal Whitfield and the long-haul crew load in Jackson County and stay with the truck into Kansas — the people who carry boxes out the front door are the same people who carry them in at the other end.
Veteran, disabled, and active/retired military discounts come off the written quote before you sign on Wichita moves, same as any other lane. Heading elsewhere, check the Omaha route or Springfield route, or start from our Independence home page for a quote on any lane.
