How far is Hutchinson, KS from Auburn, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Auburn, KS is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hutchinson and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Auburn.
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Start on the route
106 m · 28 sec
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Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
947 ft · 47 sec · East 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Maple Street
1190 ft · 36 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto East 11th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue
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Turn left onto Ken Kennedy Freeway
26.6 mi · 30 min · Ken Kennedy Freeway
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Keep slight left
2057 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
36.9 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Topeka
2277 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.9 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 4
1179 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Auburn Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Southwest Auburn Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Auburn Road
7 mi · 14 min · Southwest Auburn Road
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Continue on North Washington Street
2427 ft · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto East 8th Street
11 m · 2 sec · East 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Auburn.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
74.7 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hutchinson and Partly Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Auburn?
The road trip is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Hutchinson and 89 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.4 miles (206.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.68 one way or $47.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hutchinson and Partly Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Abilene
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 Abilene.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 128.37 mi (206.59 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 1,203 |
| Coordinates | 38.9061100, -95.8161000 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auburn (-95.8161, 38.90611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.68 | $47.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.71 | $53.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.23 | $58.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.31 | $66.62 |
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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