5 days in Wichita & Phoenix Itinerary

On the 22nd (Mon), stop by Nifty Nut House, get curious at Exploration Place, and then make a trip to The Keeper of the Plains.

For where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Wichita road trip website.

Kansas City to Wichita is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In February, daily temperatures in Wichita can reach 50°F, while at night they dip to 25°F. On the 23rd (Tue), you're off to Phoenix.

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. Venture out of the city with trips to Scottsdale (Taliesin West & The Bajada Nature Trail). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Musical Instrument Museum, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Camelback Mountain, get interesting insight from Tours, and take in nature's colorful creations at Desert Botanical Garden.

To find more things to do, maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Phoenix road trip tool.

You can fly from Wichita to Phoenix in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Wichita to Phoenix, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In February, Phoenix is much hotter than Wichita - with highs of 74°F and lows of 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.