How far is Conway, KS from Hutchinson, KS?

The driving distance from Conway, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.78 mi
00h 31m
Flight
22.7 mi
36.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.7 mi
Kilometers
36.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.78 mi
Kilometers
46.31 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Sat, May 2, 3:43 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Sat, May 2, 4:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-05-02T15:12
Arrive Hutchinson
Sat, May 2, 3:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Conway
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Inman
KS

Human settlement in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America

From Conway
14.4 mi
00h 15m
To Hutchinson
14.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph WSW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3067 ft · 40 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    5.2 mi · 11 min · 8th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Comanche Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Comanche Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    18.9 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 11th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    1556 ft · 46 sec · North Maple Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    948 ft · 29 sec · East 7th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway 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
10 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
8th Avenue
5.22 mi · 18%
Comanche Road
2.29 mi · 8%
East 11th Avenue
1.27 mi · 4%
North Maple Street
0.29 mi · 1%
East 7th Avenue
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

18.9 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inman
00h 15m from Conway
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Conway 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 Conway to Hutchinson?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Inman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Conway and 14.4 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Conway and Mostly Sunny near Hutchinson.

Stop Ideas Near Inman

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Inman, 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 Inman.

RAIL

Hutchinson

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

Newton

43 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 22.7 mi (36.53 km).

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#1 Conway

Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America

Population1,182
Coordinates38.3694500, -97.7864300
Altitude470
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.786622, 38.369554)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.65 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $5.30 $5.36 $10.71

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Hutchinson. The current time is 15:12:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.