Need towing on K-254 right now? If you are in a traffic lane or anyone is hurt, call 911 first. Then call Miller’s Towing & Recovery at 316-351-4754. Tell the dispatcher the nearest crossroad or mile marker, which direction you were headed, and where the car needs to go.
K-254 is the main road between north Wichita and El Dorado. Thousands of people commute on it every day. This page covers what is different about a breakdown here and how to get your car moved safely.
K-254 at a Glance
- Length: about 27 miles, from the I-135, I-235 and K-96 interchange in north Wichita to US-54 and US-77 in El Dorado.
- Counties: Sedgwick and Butler.
- Towns along it: Kechi, Benton, Towanda and El Dorado, with Bel Aire just to the south.
- West end: a freeway from I-135 to just east of Kechi, with ramps at 45th Street North and Hillside, Oliver, and Woodlawn at 61st Street North.
- East of there: a four lane divided highway where most crossroads meet it at grade.
- Other junctions: an interchange at K-196 and a connection to I-35, the Kansas Turnpike, on the west side of El Dorado.
Route details are from the K-254 highway entry on Wikipedia, which draws on Kansas Department of Transportation records. The same entry lists 2018 traffic counts of 11,600 to 18,700 vehicles a day.
6 Things to Know About Towing on K-254
1. Your location is a crossroad or a mile marker
There are long stretches with no buildings. Look for the green mile marker posts on the right shoulder, or name the last crossroad you passed: Rock Road, Webb Road, Greenwich Road, the Benton turnoff or the Towanda turnoff. Add your direction, east toward El Dorado or west toward Wichita. With a divided highway, the direction decides which side the truck has to reach.
2. The east half has crossing traffic
On the freeway part near Kechi, traffic enters and leaves by ramps. East of there, cars and trucks cross the highway and turn onto it at grade. A disabled car near one of those crossroads is harder for other drivers to see around. If the car still rolls, get it past the intersection and well onto the shoulder.
3. The state is studying a new interchange
The crossroads east of Kechi have been a safety concern for years. KWCH reported that the Kansas Department of Transportation held an open house on February 5, 2026, about a possible new interchange in the Rock Road, Webb Road and Greenwich Road area, and took public comment through February 19. One resident told the station all three crossings are bad for traffic and safety. Until something is built, treat those crossings with care, and more so if you are stopped near one.
4. Farm equipment and deer share this road
K-254 runs through farm ground in both counties. In the same KWCH story, a farmer said getting equipment across the highway is almost impossible. Slow machinery at harvest and deer at dawn and dusk are both part of driving here. If you hit a deer, read what to do after hitting a deer in Kansas.
5. Know who to call
- 911: for a crash, an injury or a car blocking a lane.
- *47: reaches the Kansas Highway Patrol from a cell phone for a stalled car that is not an emergency.
- A tow company: once you are safe. You can pick your own.
6. Hazard lights and the 48 hour clock
Turn on your hazard lights and stay buckled in if you are close to traffic. Kansas drivers must move over or slow down for any stopped vehicle with flashing lights. KAKE covered that change to the Move Over law in 2025.
Do not leave the car for days. Under K.S.A. 8-1102, a vehicle left on a highway for more than 48 hours can be removed by law enforcement, and the owner pays the tow and storage.
Common Calls on K-254
Most towing on K-254 comes from a handful of situations.
| Where | What happens | What usually fixes it |
|---|---|---|
| I-135 and K-96 interchange | Stall or crash in merging traffic | Flatbed or wheel lift tow off the ramp |
| Kechi ramps at Oliver and Woodlawn | Flat tire or dead engine on the commute | Tow to a Wichita shop or home |
| Crossroads from Rock Road to Greenwich Road | Crash with crossing traffic | Flatbed after police clear the scene |
| Open stretch near Benton and Towanda | Deer strike, blown tire, overheated engine | Flatbed tow |
| Median or ditch after rain, snow or ice | Car slid off the pavement | Winch out, then a tow if it cannot drive |
| El Dorado end near the Turnpike | Breakdown before or after the toll road | Tow to El Dorado or back to Wichita |
For a car in the ditch, see what a winch out costs. For a hot engine, see what to do when a car overheats.
Where Your Car Can Go
You choose the drop off. On this highway, the choice affects the price, because mileage is charged both for how far the car is carried and, with some companies, for how far the truck has to come. Ask how mileage is counted when you call.
- A Wichita shop or dealer: the most common choice for commuters who live in town.
- Home: in Kechi, Bel Aire, Benton, Towanda or El Dorado.
- A shop in El Dorado: closer if you broke down on the east half.
- Our yard: 4309 S Broadway in Wichita, if you need time to decide. Ask about storage first.
We have pages for Kechi, Bel Aire and El Dorado. If your trip continues on the toll road, read our Kansas Turnpike breakdown guide.
What to Tell Us When You Call
- Nearest crossroad or mile marker, and eastbound or westbound
- If the car is on the shoulder, in the median or in a ditch
- Year, make and model, and if it is all wheel drive
- What happened
- How many people need a ride
- Where the car is going
Questions About Towing on K-254
How long will a tow truck take to reach me?
It depends on where you are on the highway, the weather and how many calls are ahead of yours. Our yard is on the south side of Wichita, so the east half of K-254 is a longer run for us. We give you an honest ETA on the phone so you can decide.
How much does towing on K-254 cost?
The price has a hook up fee and a per mile rate, plus any charge for nights, a winch out or special equipment. Ask for the total to your exact drop off before the truck is sent. See the real cost of towing in Wichita.
Can I pick my own tow company after a crash here?
Ask the officer at the scene. Inside Wichita, police policy lets you request a company. Outside the city, the Highway Patrol or the sheriff’s office handles the scene, so ask them how a request works.
Can someone ride with the tow truck?
Usually, if there is a seat and a seat belt. See can you ride in a tow truck with your car.
Call for Towing on K-254
For towing on K-254, from the I-135 interchange to El Dorado, call Miller’s Towing & Recovery at 316-351-4754. We are a local tow company in Wichita, KS, we answer 24 hours a day, and you get the price before we hook up.