How far is Hutchinson, KS from Atwood, KS?

The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Atwood, KS is about 260.6 miles (419.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 09m 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
260.59 mi
05h 04m
Flight
206.21 mi
331.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.21 mi
Kilometers
331.86 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.59 mi
Kilometers
419.38 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atwood
Wed, Jun 3, 12:31 PM CDT
Return by in Hutchinson
Wed, Jun 3, 5:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchinson
2026-06-03T07:26
Arrive Atwood
Wed, Jun 3, 12:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:05 AM to 1:05 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
6:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hutchinson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hays
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Hutchinson
130.2 mi
02h 32m
To Atwood
130.4 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    565 ft · 21 sec · East 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    842 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Nickerson Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Nickerson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on North Wilson Road

    1269 ft · 23 sec · North Wilson Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward Lyons, K-14 NORTH, K-96 WEST

    1941 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    49.2 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    2721 ft · 1 min · 15th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 15th Road

    7.5 mi · 10 min · 15th Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    914 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    164.7 mi · 2 hr 45 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 25, Atwood, Leoti

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Range Avenue

    30.5 mi · 55 min · South Range Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Street

    1311 ft · 43 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    14 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
165 mi · 63%
Lyons
49.6 mi · 19%
South Range Avenue
30.5 mi · 12%
15th Road
7.67 mi · 3%
Nickerson Boulevard
3.37 mi · 1%
West 5th Avenue
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

165 mi · 02h 45m

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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.4 mi
206.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hays
02h 32m from Hutchinson
Leave By
6:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hutchinson and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.6 miles (419.4 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Hays is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.2 miles from Hutchinson and 130.4 miles from Atwood.

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

The direct path is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 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 6:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.69 one way or $69.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hutchinson and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Atwood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Atwood. Straight-line distance: 206.21 mi (331.86 km).

Hutchinson

#1 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Atwood

#2 Atwood

City in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States

Population1,208
Coordinates39.8066700, -101.0421000
Altitude871
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson (-97.92977, 38.06084)
End: Atwood (-101.0421, 39.80667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.2 gal
34.81 L · about $34.69
Round trip
$69.39
18.4 gal · 69.62 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.5 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.69 $69.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.13 $78.26
Premium $4.65 $42.82 $85.63
Diesel $5.30 $48.80 $97.59

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Hutchinson and Atwood. The current time is 07:26:36.

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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.