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Winfield, Kansas
Winfield is a one‑hour stop or a festival weekend: see the park, grab a bite, and move on. Plan a full day only if you are attending the Walnut Valley Festival.
Winfield is a small Kansas town (population about 12,000) on US‑77 and US‑160, best known for the Walnut Valley Music Festival in September. Outside festival dates, the main draw is Island Park for a picnic or a walk. Most travellers use it as a quick rest stop between Wichita and Oklahoma.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- April–May, September–October
- avoid July–August (hot and humid)
- Airports
- WLD · ICT
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Winfield, Kansas911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Winfield, Kansas, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyWinfield is a low‑crime small town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportWLD Strother Field (General aviation only; no commercial flights).
- Getting aroundWinfield is laid out on a grid.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- BeerBeer (domestic, bar)$3–5
- Budget bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$65
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$90
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$140
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- WLD Strother Field (General aviation only; no commercial flights) · ICT Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (About 80 km (50 mi) north; the nearest major airport)WLD Strother Field (General aviation only; no commercial flights) · ICT Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (About 50 mi (80 km) north; the nearest major airport)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Winfield, Kansas: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
5 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
6 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Winfield is laid out on a grid. A car is necessary; the town is walkable only in the compact centre. Parking is free and easy.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hutchinson, Kansas
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
US‑50 west, about 1 h 15 min
Cosmosphere and salt museum.
Lindsborg
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
I‑135 north, about 1 h 10 min
Swedish heritage and galleries.
Oklahoma City
goDoor to door: About 2 h 15 min
US‑77 south, about 2 h
National Cowboy Museum, Bricktown.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
US‑77 corridor (south end)
Super 8 and a few other motels; convenient for a one‑night stop.
Downtown Winfield
Limited options; check for bed‑and‑breakfasts or short‑term rentals.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × US$90 | US$90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Gas (round trip from Wichita, about 160 km)1 × US$15 · check | US$15 |
| Walnut Valley Festival, one‑day adult ticket2 × US$40 · check; varies by day and advance purchase | US$80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$43 |
| Trip total≈ US$234 per person per day, bed included | US$468 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Burger and fries | $8–12 |
| Beer (domestic, bar) | $3–5 |
| Motel room (double) | $65–140 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3–4 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Walnut Valley Festival sells out: buy tickets and book accommodation months ahead.
- US‑77 can have heavy truck traffic; watch for speed limit changes through town.
- Last restaurant service may end by 21:00 on weeknights; check ahead.Last restaurant service may end by 9:00 PM on weeknights; check ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Wichita (ICT) → Winfield, rental car: about 50 min, 80 km (50 mi)about 50 min, 50 mi (80 km)
- Taxi within Winfield: check; limited service
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- Thank you — Thank you
- How much? — How much?
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
English is universal; no local phrases needed.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Winfield, Kansas. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: April–May, September–October · avoid July–August (hot and humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Festival‑ready page: Walnut Valley ticket tiers, camping vs. motel, shuttle info.
- Place pages for Island Park and Strother Field.
- Eat pages with verified hours (many close early).
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