How far is Bellaire, KS from Hutchinson, KS?

The driving distance from Bellaire, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.19 mi
00h 52m
Flight
41.59 mi
66.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.59 mi
Kilometers
66.94 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.19 mi
Kilometers
79.17 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Mon, Apr 13, 8:16 AM CDT
Return by in Bellaire
Mon, Apr 13, 9:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellaire
2026-04-13T07:24
Arrive Hutchinson
Mon, Apr 13, 8:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellaire
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Hope
KS

City in Kansas

From Bellaire
24.5 mi
00h 26m
To Hutchinson
24.7 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 24 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bellaire and Hutchinson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellaire and Hutchinson.

  1. 1

    Start on Clarendon Street

    94 m · 19 sec · Clarendon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Janesville Street

    620 ft · 27 sec · Janesville Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hanover Street

    985 ft · 45 sec · Hanover Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Auburn Street

    649 ft · 34 sec · North Auburn Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 45th Street North

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East 45th Street North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    987 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson

    1576 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson

    41.4 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Woodie Seat Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue A East

    753 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto West Avenue A

    1080 ft · 33 sec · West Avenue A

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    603 ft · 17 sec · East 7th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellaire and Hutchinson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
KS 96
41.4 mi · 84%
East 45th Street North
5.01 mi · 10%
Woodie Seat Freeway
0.76 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
KS 96 West
0.3 mi · 1%
West Avenue A
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

KS 96

Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson

41.4 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Hope
00h 26m from Bellaire
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bellaire and Mostly Sunny near Hutchinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bellaire to Hutchinson?

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Mount Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Bellaire and 24.7 miles from Hutchinson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bellaire and Mostly Sunny near Hutchinson.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Hope

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Hope, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Hope.

RAIL

Hutchinson

31 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

34 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellaire and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 41.59 mi (66.94 km).

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#1 Bellaire

Bellaire is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7625100, -97.2669900
Altitude425
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: Clarendon Street (-97.266711, 37.76225)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.57 L · about $6.56
Round trip
$13.12
3.48 gal · 13.14 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.56 $13.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.65 $8.10 $16.20
Diesel $5.30 $9.23 $18.46

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellaire and Hutchinson. The current time is 07:24:27.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.