How far is Hutchinson, KS from Fairmount, KS?

The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Fairmount, KS is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m 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
214.88 mi
04h 01m
Flight
179.51 mi
288.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.51 mi
Kilometers
288.89 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.88 mi
Kilometers
345.82 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairmount
Wed, Apr 15, 2:04 AM CDT
Return by in Hutchinson
Wed, Apr 15, 6:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchinson
2026-04-14T22:02
Arrive Fairmount
Wed, Apr 15, 2:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:58 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
Emporia
KS

County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Hutchinson
107.3 mi
02h 00m
To Fairmount
107.6 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 to 25 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 56, McPherson, Marion

    1110 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Kansas Avenue

    952 ft · 16 sec · East Kansas Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Limestone Road

    35.9 mi · 42 min · Limestone Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    57 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    111 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    822 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka

    134 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    542 ft · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 335 North: Topeka, Kansas City

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    96 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Kansas Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth

    1.2 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing

    73 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Fairmount Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Fairmount Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 154th Street

    1838 ft · 1 min · 154th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Wood Road

    31 m · 4 sec · Wood Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wood Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
96 mi · 45%
Limestone Road
52.6 mi · 24%
Ken Kennedy Freeway
28.7 mi · 13%
Fairmount Road
1.88 mi · 1%
East 11th Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
KS 7
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

96 mi · 01h 36m

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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
179.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
02h 00m from Hutchinson
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hutchinson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairmount.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.3 miles from Hutchinson and 107.6 miles from Fairmount.

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

The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.58 one way or $57.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hutchinson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairmount.

Stop Ideas Near Emporia

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

85 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

104 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Fairmount. Straight-line distance: 179.51 mi (288.89 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 Fairmount

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population481
Coordinates39.1916700, -94.9355200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson (-97.92977, 38.06084)
End: Fairmount (-94.93552, 39.19167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 346 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.58 gal
28.7 L · about $28.58
Round trip
$57.17
15.16 gal · 57.4 L
Estimated CO2
67.4 kg one way
Round trip: 134.7 kg / 297 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.58 $57.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.24 $64.48
Premium $4.65 $35.28 $70.55
Diesel $5.30 $40.20 $80.41

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hutchinson and Fairmount. The current time is 22:02:39.

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.