Discover rural America in a small town where community values are still important and neighbors continue to help their neighbors. Discover WaKeeney! It's a convenient location in which to live, play, or visit. WaKeeney is located exactly halfway between Kansas City and Denver -- 300 miles in each direction -- at the intersection of I-70 and U.S. 283. No matter what your interest, you'll find something for everyone. Nature lovers can search for wildflowers and windmills along the Smoky Valley Scenic byway. History buffs can explore the Smoky Hill Trail or BOD. Outdoorsmen can hunt for white-tail deer, pheasant, dove, turkey, or waterfowl in this hunter's paradise or fish for wipers, white bass, or catfish at Cedar Bluff Reservoir. Escape from the pressures of everyday life, kick back, relax, and enjoy WaKeeney!