How far is Galena, KS from Hutchinson, KS?
The driving distance from Galena, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 230.5 miles (371 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Galena and Hutchinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galena and Hutchinson.
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Start on the route
46 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
47 m · 12 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn left onto Short Street
61 m · 11 sec · Short Street
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Turn right onto West 7th Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · West 7th Street
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Turn right onto Southeast 70th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast 70th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn left
70.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
52 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
61.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.3 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on East 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East 7th Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10.6 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, KS 96: Kansas Turnpike
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 North, KS 96 West, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina, Hutchinson
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 235 West, KS 96 West
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
1576 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson
41.4 mi · 47 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 Galena and Hutchinson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
70.5 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Galena and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then 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 Galena to Hutchinson?
The road trip is about 230.5 miles (371 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Severy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Galena and 115.6 miles from Hutchinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.6 miles (309.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 9:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.66 one way or $61.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Galena and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hutchinson.
Stop Ideas Near Severy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Severy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Galena and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 192.59 mi (309.95 km).
#1 Galena
City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,824 |
| Coordinates | 37.0759000, -94.6396700 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| 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: 371 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $30.66 | $61.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.58 | $69.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.84 | $75.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.12 | $86.24 |
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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