Need towing in Planeview or Oaklawn right now? Call Miller’s Towing & Recovery at 316-351-4754. Give the dispatcher the nearest corner, like 31st and Oliver or 47th and K-15, what you drive, and where the car needs to go. You get the price before we hook up.
These two southeast side neighborhoods grew up around the aircraft plants. They sit close together, but one is inside Wichita and the other is not. That changes who shows up after a crash and which parking rules apply.
The Two Neighborhoods at a Glance
- Planeview is in southeast Wichita around 31st Street South and Oliver, near George Washington Boulevard. It was built during World War II as housing for defense workers. The Active Age reports that it housed more than 20,000 workers and family members and stayed outside the city limits until 1955.
- Oaklawn sits on the west side of K-15 at 47th Street South. It is an unincorporated community in Sedgwick County, not part of Wichita. The 2020 census counted 2,880 residents in the Oaklawn and Sunview area, and it is served by the Derby school district, according to its Wikipedia entry.
K-15, which locals also call Southeast Boulevard, ties both to the plants, to McConnell Air Force Base and to Derby.
6 Things to Know About Towing in Planeview and Oaklawn
1. Name the corner or a landmark
Planeview’s streets curve, and many look alike. A street name alone is slow. Give the cross street, a school, a church or a store you can see. In Oaklawn, say which side of 47th Street South you are on.
2. City on one side, county on the other
Planeview is inside Wichita, so Wichita police respond and Wichita rules apply. Oaklawn is unincorporated, so the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office handles calls there. After a crash in Wichita, police policy lets you request your own tow company. In the county, ask the deputy how a tow request works. Either way, you can tell the officer which company you want. See choosing your own tow company after an accident.
3. Street parking has a clock in Planeview
Lots here are small, and many cars park at the curb. The City of Wichita’s parking FAQ says it is illegal to leave a vehicle on the street for more than 48 hours. A dead car at the curb in Planeview is on that clock. Read how long a car can be parked on the street in Wichita. Oaklawn follows county rules, so check with Sedgwick County.
4. Shift change fills K-15
The plants and the base put a lot of cars on K-15, George Washington Boulevard and 31st Street South at the same hours each day. If you break down in that rush, turn on your hazard lights at once and stay buckled in until there is a gap. Our guide to towing on K-15 covers the highway itself.
5. The Turnpike is right there
Kansas Turnpike exit 45 meets K-15 next to Oaklawn. If you break down on the toll road or its ramps, dial *KTA (*582) first. See what to do on the Kansas Turnpike near Wichita.
6. Apartment and store lots are posted
Both areas have apartment complexes and small shopping lots with tow away signs. A posted private lot does not use the 48 hour street rule. If your car was towed from one, read can your apartment complex tow your car and how to find your towed car in Wichita.
Common Calls on This Side of Town
Most towing in Planeview and Oaklawn falls into a few kinds of calls.
| Where | What happens | What usually fixes it |
|---|---|---|
| Plant parking lots | Car will not start after a shift | Jump start, or a tow home |
| Planeview streets | Car dead at the curb, close to the 48 hour limit | Tow to a shop or a driveway |
| K-15 at 31st or 47th Street South | Stall or crash in commuter traffic | Flatbed or wheel lift tow |
| Oaklawn driveways | Car that has not run in months | Flatbed with a winch |
| Turnpike exit 45 | Breakdown getting on or off the toll road | Call *KTA, then a tow |
| Apartment lots | Flat tire, dead battery or a car that must move before it is towed | Jump start or a short tow |
A dead battery is often fixed on the spot. See our jump start service.
A Tow Now Is Cheaper Than an Impound Later
A car that sits too long on a Wichita street can be tagged and towed by the city. Then you owe a tow fee and daily storage before you get it back. A short tow you arrange yourself, to your driveway or a shop, avoids all of that.
If money is the reason the car has not moved, call and ask for the price of the shortest useful trip. Towing to the closest safe spot keeps the mileage down. If your car has already been impounded by Wichita police, read about the Wichita impound payment plan. It has a five day deadline.
Where the Car Goes Next
You choose the drop off. From here the common choices are a repair shop on the south side, a shop in Derby, your driveway or our yard at 4309 S Broadway. Ask about storage charges before you send a car to any yard. For base related tows, see towing near McConnell AFB.
What to Tell Us When You Call
- The nearest corner or landmark, and if you are in Planeview or Oaklawn
- Year, make and model, and if it is all wheel drive
- What is wrong: will not start, flat tire, crash, no keys
- If the car is on the street, in a driveway or in a lot
- If it rolls and steers
- Where it is going
Questions About Towing in Planeview and Oaklawn
How fast can a truck get here?
It depends on traffic, weather and how many calls are ahead of yours. Our yard is on South Broadway, a few miles west. We give you an honest ETA when you call.
How much does towing in Planeview 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. See the real cost of towing in Wichita.
Is Oaklawn part of Wichita?
No. It is an unincorporated community in Sedgwick County. The Sheriff’s Office handles law enforcement there, and county rules apply.
Who do I call about an abandoned car on my street?
In Planeview, report it to Wichita police through the non emergency line. In Oaklawn, call the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office non emergency line. Give the address, the plate and how long the car has been there. Call 911 only if it is blocking traffic.
Can I pay with a card?
Yes. Miller’s takes credit cards and debit cards. See do tow trucks take credit cards.
Do you tow to Derby?
Yes. See our Derby towing page.
Call for Towing in Planeview or Oaklawn
For towing in Planeview, Oaklawn or anywhere on the southeast 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.