How far is Goodland, KS from Hutchinson, KS?

The driving distance from Goodland, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 269.7 miles (434 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.5 miles (358 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.66 mi
04h 12m
Flight
222.44 mi
357.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.44 mi
Kilometers
357.99 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.66 mi
Kilometers
433.97 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Fri, May 15, 6:15 PM CDT
Return by in Goodland
Fri, May 15, 9:27 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodland
2026-05-15T13:02
Arrive Hutchinson
Fri, May 15, 5:15 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:36 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodland
9:00 PM MDT
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
Ellis
KS

Township in Ellis County, Kansas

From Goodland
133.2 mi
02h 06m
To Hutchinson
136.5 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
96°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue

    44 m · 8 sec · Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 8th Street

    1152 ft · 34 sec · East 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Cherry Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Highway 24

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old US Highway 24

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    199.3 mi · 3 hr 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 14 South: Ellsworth

    997 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 15th Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · 15th Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    2721 ft · 1 min · 15th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    49.3 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilson Rd, Nickerson Blvd

    2090 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    145 m · 7 sec · North Wilson Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Nickerson Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Nickerson Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West 5th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    842 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    565 ft · 22 sec · East 7th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goodland 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
199 mi · 74%
15th Road
7.41 mi · 3%
Nickerson Boulevard
3.37 mi · 1%
Old US Highway 24
1.49 mi · 1%
Cherry Avenue
1.01 mi
West 5th Avenue
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

199 mi · 03h 19m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
222.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellis
02h 06m from Goodland
Leave By
8:36 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Goodland 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 Goodland to Hutchinson?

The road trip is about 269.7 miles (434 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

Ellis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from Goodland and 136.5 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 222.5 miles (358 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:36 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.90 one way or $71.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Goodland and Hutchinson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodland and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 222.44 mi (357.99 km).

Goodland

#1 Goodland

City in Kansas, USA

Population4,301
Coordinates39.3508300, -101.7101700
Altitude1122
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue (-101.710369, 39.350831)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.52 gal
36.02 L · about $35.90
Round trip
$71.80
19.04 gal · 72.04 L
Estimated CO2
84.6 kg one way
Round trip: 169.2 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.90 $71.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.49 $80.98
Premium $4.65 $44.31 $88.61
Diesel $5.30 $50.49 $100.99

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Goodland, KS and Hutchinson, KS. The current time in Goodland is 13:02:56, although it is 14:02:56 in Hutchinson.

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.