How far is Hutchinson, KS from Baxter Springs, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Baxter Springs, KS is about 230.8 miles (371.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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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 04h 34m.
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.
Human settlement in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hutchinson and Baxter Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Baxter Springs.
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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
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Avenue A
1156 ft · 29 sec · West Avenue A
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Turn right
1344 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · Woodie Seat Freeway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Wichita
41.7 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, KS 96 East, US 81 South, KS 15 South
1511 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
2023 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic
2543 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 96 East
10.6 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 54 East, US 400 East
3196 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
48 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
70.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Turn right
11 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
15 m · 1 sec · West 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Baxter Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
70.5 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Hutchinson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baxter Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Baxter Springs?
The road trip is about 230.8 miles (371.5 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?
Severy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Hutchinson and 115.6 miles from Baxter Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.1 miles (304.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 7:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.73 one way or $61.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hutchinson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baxter Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Severy
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 Severy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Baxter Springs. Straight-line distance: 189.08 mi (304.3 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baxter Springs
City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 3,893 |
| Coordinates | 37.0236800, -94.7355000 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baxter Springs (-94.7355, 37.02368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $30.73 | $61.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.66 | $69.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.93 | $75.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.23 | $86.46 |
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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