How far is Goddard, KS from Hutchinson, KS?
The driving distance from Goddard, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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.
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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Goddard and Hutchinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goddard and Hutchinson.
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Start on the route
34 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1624 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
8.6 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 343rd West
1340 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto South 343rd Street West
4.4 mi · 6 min · South 343rd Street West
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Continue on South Rayl Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Rayl Road
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Turn right onto East Silver Lake Road
1 mi · 1 min · East Silver Lake Road
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Turn left onto South Worthington Road
6.2 mi · 8 min · South Worthington Road
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Turn left
18.4 mi · 22 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 Goddard 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.
Longest stretch
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18.4 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Goddard 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 Goddard to Hutchinson?
The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 22.6 miles from Goddard and 20.5 miles from Hutchinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Goddard and Mostly Sunny near Hutchinson.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Hope
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 Mount Hope.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Goddard and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 33.79 mi (54.38 km).
#1 Goddard
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 4,962 |
| Coordinates | 37.6597400, -97.5753300 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.07 | $14.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
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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