How far is Hutchinson, KS from Cheney, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Cheney, KS is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Reno 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 Cheney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Cheney.
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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
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
21.2 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto US 54 East, US 400 East: Wichita
1500 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
8.3 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 383rd West
936 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto South 383rd Street West
1.4 km · 1 min · South 383rd Street West
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Continue on Cheney Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cheney Road
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Continue on North Main Street
3009 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Avenue
92 m · 10 sec · West 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Cheney.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
21.2 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hutchinson and Mostly Sunny near Cheney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Cheney?
The road trip is about 39.2 miles (63.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pretty Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Hutchinson and 19.6 miles from Cheney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hutchinson and Mostly Sunny near Cheney.
Stop Ideas Near Pretty Prairie
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 Pretty Prairie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Cheney. Straight-line distance: 30.83 mi (49.62 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cheney
Human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,173 |
| Coordinates | 37.6300100, -97.7825500 |
| Altitude | 423 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheney (-97.78255, 37.63001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
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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