How far is Hutchinson, KS from Cherryvale, KS?

The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Cherryvale, KS is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.1 miles (227 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.81 mi
03h 22m
Flight
141.02 mi
226.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.02 mi
Kilometers
226.95 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.81 mi
Kilometers
270.07 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherryvale
Wed, May 13, 10:01 PM CDT
Return by in Hutchinson
Thu, May 14, 1:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchinson
2026-05-13T18:38
Arrive Cherryvale
Wed, May 13, 10:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hutchinson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Leon
KS

City in Butler County, Kansas, United States of America

From Hutchinson
83.8 mi
01h 41m
To Cherryvale
84 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph ENE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    565 ft · 21 sec · East 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Avenue A

    1156 ft · 29 sec · West Avenue A

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1344 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Woodie Seat Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Wichita

    41.7 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, KS 96 East, US 81 South, KS 15 South

    1511 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2023 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic

    2543 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 96 East

    10.6 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 54 East, US 400 East

    3196 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on West 7th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway

    61.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    48 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

    23.6 mi · 27 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169

    1918 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1717 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Liberty Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1088 ft · 51 sec · West 2nd Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Neosho Street

    68 m · 10 sec · North Neosho Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Neosho Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.9 mi · 37%
Wichita
41.7 mi · 25%
Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
23.7 mi · 14%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
17.5 mi · 10%
KS 96 East
11 mi · 7%
North Main Street
2.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway

61.9 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
141.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leon
01h 41m from Hutchinson
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hutchinson and Sunny near Cherryvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Leon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Hutchinson and 84 miles from Cherryvale.

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

The direct path is about 141.1 miles (227 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.32 one way or $44.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hutchinson and Sunny near Cherryvale.

Stop Ideas Near Leon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leon, 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 Leon.

RAIL

Newton

63 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

109 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Cherryvale. Straight-line distance: 141.02 mi (226.95 km).

Hutchinson

#1 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Cherryvale

#2 Cherryvale

City in Montgomery County, Kansas, United States of America

Population2,122
Coordinates37.2703400, -95.5524800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson (-97.92977, 38.06084)
End: Cherryvale (-95.55248, 37.27034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.42 L · about $22.32
Round trip
$44.65
11.84 gal · 44.84 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.32 $44.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.18 $50.36
Premium $4.65 $27.55 $55.10
Diesel $5.30 $31.40 $62.80

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hutchinson and Cherryvale. The current time is 18:38:47.

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.