How far is Hutchinson, KS from Caney, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Caney, KS is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.1 miles (211 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sumner County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hutchinson and Caney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Caney.
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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
38.7 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 235 South
2119 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, I 35: Kansas Turnpike
2513 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3125 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35 South: Oklahoma City
1773 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
22.2 mi · 22 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 160: Wellington, Winfield
3213 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
55 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East 10th Avenue
8.9 mi · 13 min · East 10th Avenue
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Continue on West Main Street
9.3 mi · 11 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Country Club Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Country Club Road
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Continue on 71st Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · 71st Road
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Turn right
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Walnut Valley Green Way
2.4 mi · 3 min · Walnut Valley Green Way
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Kansas Avenue
98 m · 5 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Kansas Avenue
62.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · East Kansas Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto East 4th Avenue
1987 ft · 58 sec · East 4th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 4th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Caney.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Kansas Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto East Kansas Avenue
62.5 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hutchinson and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Caney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Caney?
The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Hutchinson and 88.4 miles from Caney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.1 miles (211 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 9:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hutchinson and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Caney.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
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 Oxford.
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Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Caney. Straight-line distance: 131.14 mi (211.05 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Caney
City in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,948 |
| Coordinates | 37.0114600, -95.9352600 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caney (-95.93526, 37.01146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.49 | $46.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.50 | $52.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.99 | $57.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.04 | $66.09 |
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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