How far is Hutchinson, KS from Dover, KS?

The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Dover, KS is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.88 mi
02h 58m
Flight
124.5 mi
200.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.5 mi
Kilometers
200.36 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.88 mi
Kilometers
270.18 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Wed, May 13, 7:32 PM CDT
Return by in Hutchinson
Wed, May 13, 10:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchinson
2026-05-13T16:33
Arrive Dover
Wed, May 13, 7:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hutchinson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Solomon
KS

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

From Hutchinson
83.9 mi
01h 29m
To Dover
84 mi
01h 29m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.6 mi · 30 min · Ken Kennedy Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2057 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.9 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Topeka

    2277 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    23.9 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Carlson Road

    1281 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southwest Carlson Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Southwest Carlson Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest 57th Street

    2658 ft · 49 sec · Southwest 57th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southwest Douglas Road

    32 m · 3 sec · Southwest Douglas Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Douglas Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
70.8 mi · 42%
Ken Kennedy Freeway
63.9 mi · 38%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.9 mi · 14%
Southwest Carlson Road
6.44 mi · 4%
East 11th Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
Southwest 57th Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

70.8 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.4 mi
124.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Solomon
01h 29m from Hutchinson
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hutchinson and Sunny near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Solomon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Hutchinson and 84 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 12:32 PM 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 Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Solomon

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

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

RAIL

Newton

97 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

108 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Dover. Straight-line distance: 124.5 mi (200.36 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 Dover

Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas

Population1,483
Coordinates38.9647200, -95.9374900
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson (-97.92977, 38.06084)
End: Dover (-95.93749, 38.96472)

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 Dover. The current time is 16:33:03.

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.