How far is Hutchinson, KS from Buhler, KS?

The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Buhler, KS is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.15 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.07 mi
16.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.07 mi
Kilometers
16.2 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.15 mi
Kilometers
21.16 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buhler
Fri, May 1, 5:27 AM CDT
Return by in Hutchinson
Fri, May 1, 5:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchinson
2026-05-01T05:04
Arrive Buhler
Fri, May 1, 5:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hutchinson
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Medora
KS

Township in Reno County, Kansas

From Hutchinson
6.6 mi
00h 11m
To Buhler
6.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    106 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 8th Avenue

    947 ft · 47 sec · East 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    1190 ft · 36 sec · North Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 11th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ken Kennedy Freeway

    2 mi · 3 min · Ken Kennedy Freeway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 30th Avenue

    5.7 mi · 8 min · East 30th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Buhler Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Buhler Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West 1st Avenue

    1611 ft · 1 min · West 1st Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Old Mill Lane

    45 m · 11 sec · Old Mill Lane

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Mill Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 30th Avenue
5.75 mi · 44%
North Buhler Road
3.33 mi · 25%
Ken Kennedy Freeway
2 mi · 15%
East 11th Avenue
1.27 mi · 10%
West 1st Avenue
0.31 mi · 2%
North Maple Street
0.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East 30th Avenue

Turn right onto East 30th Avenue

5.75 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medora
00h 11m from Hutchinson
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Hutchinson and Partly Sunny near Buhler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Medora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Hutchinson and 6.6 miles from Buhler.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Hutchinson and Partly Sunny near Buhler.

Stop Ideas Near Medora

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Medora, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Medora.

RAIL

Hutchinson

13 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

45 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Buhler. Straight-line distance: 10.07 mi (16.2 km).

Hutchinson

#1 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
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#2 Buhler

Human settlement in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,269
Coordinates38.1344500, -97.7700500
Altitude450
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson (-97.92977, 38.06084)
End: Buhler (-97.77005, 38.13445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.76 L · about $1.73
Round trip
$3.47
0.92 gal · 3.52 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.73 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.96 $3.91
Premium $4.65 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $5.30 $2.44 $4.88

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Hutchinson and Buhler. The current time is 05:04:25.

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.