Need towing in College Hill or Eastborough right now? Call Miller’s Towing & Recovery at 316-351-4754. Give the dispatcher the nearest corner, like Douglas and Oliver or Central and Hillside, what you drive, and where the car needs to go. You get the price before we hook up.
These two east side areas sit side by side along Douglas, but they are not the same place. College Hill is a Wichita neighborhood. Eastborough is its own city. That difference matters when a car needs to be moved.
The Two Areas at a Glance
- College Hill runs from Central on the north to Kellogg on the south, and from Hillside on the west to Oliver on the east. Douglas is the main street through it. College Hill Park, the Allen House, the Crown Uptown Theatre, Clifton Square and the Lincoln Heights shops at Douglas and Oliver are all here. Wesley Medical Center is just across Central at Hillside.
- Eastborough is a separate city surrounded by Wichita. It sits mostly east of Woodlawn, between Kellogg on the south and 2nd Street on the north, with Douglas running through it. It had 756 residents in the 2020 census.
6 Things to Know About Towing in College Hill and Eastborough
1. Name the corner
The streets here run in a tight grid with short blocks. “On Douglas near the park” is good. “Douglas and Clifton, facing east, in front of Clifton Square” is better. In Eastborough the streets curve, so give the house number or the nearest cross street.
2. Eastborough is its own city with its own rules
Eastborough was incorporated in 1937 and still runs its own city government and police. If you have a crash there, the officer who responds may not be from the Wichita Police Department, and Wichita’s tow policy does not automatically apply. Ask the officer how a tow request works. You can still tell them which company you want.
Drive slowly on the way in. Eastborough has long been known for its low speed limits. Its stretch of Douglas has been posted at 20 mph, lower than the Wichita blocks on either side, and the town has no sidewalks, so people walk in the street. Those details are from the Eastborough entry on Wikipedia. Watch for the posted signs.
3. Old houses mean tight driveways
Most College Hill homes were built between 1900 and the mid 1930s, long before today’s trucks and SUVs. Expect narrow driveways, garages set at the back of the lot, alleys and low tree limbs. A car that will not start at the end of a long driveway may need a winch and skates to bring it out to the street before it can be loaded. Tell us where the car sits and how much room is around it.
4. The Kellogg ramps need extra care
Kellogg forms the south edge of both areas, with exits at Hillside, Oliver, Edgemoor and Woodlawn. Traffic comes off those ramps fast. If you break down on Kellogg or a ramp, stay buckled in with your hazard lights on, and call 911 if you are in a lane. 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.
5. Street parking has a clock
Many College Hill homes rely on street parking. The City of Wichita’s parking FAQ says it is illegal to park a vehicle on the street for more than 48 hours under Municipal Code Section 11.97.010(b)(1). A car that died at the curb needs to move before that clock runs out. Eastborough sets its own parking rules, so check with its city office.
6. Parking garages limit the truck
A car that will not start inside a hospital or office parking garage is a different job from one at the curb. Ceiling height decides which truck fits. Tell dispatch the garage, the level and the nearest stairwell or elevator sign.
Common Calls on the Near East Side
Most towing in College Hill and Eastborough falls into a few kinds of calls.
| Where | What happens | What usually fixes it |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Avenue shops and restaurants | Dead battery or keys locked in the car | Jump start or lockout service |
| Wesley Medical Center parking | Car will not start after a long stay | Jump start, or a tow matched to the garage height |
| College Hill driveways and garages | Classic or stored car that has not run in years | Winch and skates, then a flatbed |
| Residential streets | Car dead at the curb, close to the 48 hour limit | Tow to a shop or the driveway |
| Kellogg ramps from Hillside to Woodlawn | Stall or crash in fast traffic | Flatbed or wheel lift tow |
| Eastborough homes | Car that needs to go to a dealer or shop | Scheduled flatbed tow |
A dead battery is often fixed without a tow. See our jump start service. For a stored car, read towing a non running car in Wichita. For a low or custom car, see towing a lowered car.
Where the Car Goes Next
You choose the drop off. From this part of town, the common choices are a repair shop, a dealership on the east side, your own driveway or our yard at 4309 S Broadway. Ask about storage charges before you send a car to any yard. For a tow that can wait until the shop opens, see how to schedule a tow in Wichita.
What to Tell Us When You Call
- The nearest corner or house number, and if you are in Wichita or Eastborough
- Year, make and model, and if it is all wheel drive
- What is wrong: will not start, flat tire, crash, no keys
- Where the car sits: street, driveway, garage or parking structure
- Which way it faces and how much room is around it
- Where it is going
Questions About Towing in College Hill and Eastborough
How fast can a truck get to College Hill?
It depends on traffic, weather and how many calls are ahead of yours. We give you an honest ETA when you call, and the driver calls or texts when close.
How much does towing in College Hill cost?
The price has a hook up fee and a per mile rate, plus any charge for nights or special equipment. Call for the total before the truck is sent. Our guide to the real cost of towing in Wichita explains each part.
Can I pick my tow company after a crash here?
In Wichita, yes. See choosing your own tow company after an accident. In Eastborough, ask the officer on scene.
My car was towed from the street. Where is it?
If it was on a Wichita street, start with how to find your towed car in Wichita. If it was in Eastborough, call the Eastborough police.
Do you cover the rest of the east side?
Yes. See our pages on Rock Road and the Wichita State area.
Call for Towing in College Hill or Eastborough
For towing in College Hill, Eastborough or anywhere on the east side, call Miller’s Towing & Recovery at 316-351-4754. We are a local tow company in Wichita, KS, and we answer 24 hours a day.