Wichita metro, KS relocation guide
Moving to Belle Plaine, KS
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About Belle Plaine
Belle Plaine (2020 population 1,467) is a small city in northern Sumner County on the Ninnescah River, about 30 minutes south of Wichita. Known for the Bartlett Arboretum and a quiet, tree-lined character, it offers affordable small-town living within reach of Wichita and Derby.


Home prices in Belle Plaine
Home prices in Belle Plaine vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Belle Plaine
- Bartlett Arboretum
- Downtown Belle Plaine
- Ninnescah River access
- Belle Plaine High School (Dragons) athletics.
Commuting from Belle Plaine
- Approximate drive to downtown Wichita: ~26 miles / ~33 minutes (approximate; no-traffic estimate via I-35 and US-81).
Belle Plaine FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Belle Plaine, KS?
Home prices in Belle Plaine vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Belle Plaine, KS?
Approximate drive to downtown Wichita: ~26 miles / ~33 minutes (approximate; no-traffic estimate via I-35 and US-81).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.