How far is Arkansas City, KS from Hutchinson, KS?
The driving distance from Arkansas City, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.5 miles (136 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arkansas City and Hutchinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arkansas City and Hutchinson.
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Start on the route
97 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto East 5th Avenue
58 m · 16 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto South Summit Street
132 m · 23 sec · South Summit Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Avenue
2891 ft · 1 min · West Washington Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 8th Street
1290 ft · 38 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto West Madison Avenue
15.9 mi · 24 min · West Madison Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1095 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
37.6 mi · 38 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 135, I 235, US 81: South Wichita, Salina
1 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
3256 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 235: Eisenhower National Airport
2655 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson, Valley Center
1344 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 96 West: Hutchinson
3012 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
40.4 mi · 46 min
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Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · Woodie Seat Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue A East
753 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Avenue A
1080 ft · 33 sec · West Avenue A
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
565 ft · 22 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arkansas City and Hutchinson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
KS 96 West
Merge slight right
40.4 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Arkansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hutchinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arkansas City to Hutchinson?
The road trip is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km) and usually takes 01h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Haysville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Arkansas City and 56.1 miles from Hutchinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.5 miles (136 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Arkansas City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hutchinson.
Stop Ideas Near Haysville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haysville.
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Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arkansas City and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 84.54 mi (136.05 km).
#1 Arkansas City
City in Cowley County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 11,669 |
| Coordinates | 37.0619700, -97.0383700 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.90 | $29.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.80 | $33.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.38 | $36.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.95 | $41.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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