How far is Fairmount, KS from Hutchinson, KS?

The driving distance from Fairmount, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
213.57 mi
03h 24m
Flight
179.51 mi
288.89 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.51 mi
Kilometers
288.89 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.57 mi
Kilometers
343.71 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Tue, Apr 14, 11:39 PM CDT
Return by in Fairmount
Wed, Apr 15, 3:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmount
2026-04-14T20:14
Arrive Hutchinson
Tue, Apr 14, 11:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairmount
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Emporia
KS

County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Fairmount
107.6 mi
01h 42m
To Hutchinson
106 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
59°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wood Road

    31 m · 6 sec · Wood Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 154th Street

    1838 ft · 1 min · 154th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairmount Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Fairmount Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 139th Street

    6.4 mi · 8 min · North 139th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 70 West: Topeka

    2222 ft · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    40.1 mi · 40 min · Kansas Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    57.1 mi · 57 min · Kansas Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    2280 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    607 ft · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Newton

    722 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion

    856 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    58 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    36.3 mi · 42 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 Business, KS 61, McPherson, Hutchinson

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 28 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 11th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    1556 ft · 46 sec · North Maple Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    948 ft · 29 sec · East 7th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
97.8 mi · 46%
KS 150 West
38.2 mi · 18%
US 81 Business
26.9 mi · 13%
US 50
25 mi · 12%
North 139th Street
6.42 mi · 3%
Fairmount Road
1.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

57.1 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
179.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
01h 42m from Fairmount
Leave By
10:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairmount and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hutchinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.6 miles (343.7 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Fairmount and 106 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.43 one way or $56.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairmount and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hutchinson.

Stop Ideas Near Emporia

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

85 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

104 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmount and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 179.51 mi (288.89 km).

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#1 Fairmount

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population481
Coordinates39.1916700, -94.9355200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.935518, 39.191815)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.54 gal
28.53 L · about $28.43
Round trip
$56.87
15.08 gal · 57.06 L
Estimated CO2
67 kg one way
Round trip: 134 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.43 $56.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.07 $64.14
Premium $4.65 $35.09 $70.18
Diesel $5.30 $39.99 $79.98

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairmount and Hutchinson. The current time is 20:14:34.

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.