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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Flight Distance
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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 05h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
565 ft · 21 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
842 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · West 5th Avenue
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Continue on Nickerson Boulevard
3.4 mi · 5 min · Nickerson Boulevard
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Continue on North Wilson Road
1269 ft · 23 sec · North Wilson Road
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Take the ramp left toward Lyons, K-14 NORTH, K-96 WEST
1941 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
49.2 mi · 59 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto 15th Street
2721 ft · 1 min · 15th Street
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Turn right onto 15th Road
7.5 mi · 10 min · 15th Road
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Take the ramp left
914 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
164.7 mi · 2 hr 45 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 25, Atwood, Leoti
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto South Range Avenue
30.5 mi · 55 min · South Range Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
1311 ft · 43 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
14 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Atwood
City in Rawlins County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,208 |
| Coordinates | 39.8066700, -101.0421000 |
| Altitude | 871 |
| Country | United States |
End: Atwood (-101.0421, 39.80667)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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