How far is Belle Plaine, KS from Hutchinson, KS?
The driving distance from Belle Plaine, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belle Plaine and Hutchinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belle Plaine and Hutchinson.
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Start on North Merchant Street
557 ft · 27 sec · North Merchant Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1113 ft · 22 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on East 90th Avenue North
2.5 mi · 4 min · East 90th Avenue North
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Turn right onto North Broadway Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · North Broadway Road
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Turn right onto 144th Avenue
87 m · 15 sec · 144th Avenue
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Turn left onto Kansas Star Drive
623 ft · 19 sec · Kansas Star Drive
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Continue on Kansas Star Drive
119 m · 11 sec · Kansas Star Drive
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Take the ramp left
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
89 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1198 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35
873 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
8.4 mi · 8 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 Belle Plaine and Hutchinson.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Belle Plaine and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Hutchinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belle Plaine to Hutchinson?
The road trip is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Maize is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Belle Plaine and 38.2 miles from Hutchinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.07 one way or $20.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Belle Plaine and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Hutchinson.
Stop Ideas Near Maize
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 Maize.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belle Plaine and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 58.14 mi (93.56 km).
#1 Belle Plaine
Township in Sumner County, Kansas
| Population | 1,538 |
| Coordinates | 37.3939100, -97.2811500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| 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: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.36 | $22.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.43 | $24.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
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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