How far is Hutchinson, KS from Garden Plain, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Garden Plain, KS is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 55m.
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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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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hutchinson and Garden Plain.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Garden Plain.
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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
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto South Worthington Road
6.2 mi · 8 min · South Worthington Road
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Turn right onto East Silver Lake Road
1 mi · 1 min · East Silver Lake Road
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Turn left onto South Rayl Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · South Rayl Road
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Continue on North 343rd Street West
4.5 mi · 6 min · North 343rd Street West
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Take the ramp left toward US 54 East, US 400 East: Wichita
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Garden Plain
1726 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto South 295th Street West
2149 ft · 59 sec · South 295th Street West
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Continue on Section Line Road
1656 ft · 48 sec · Section Line Road
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Turn right onto West Avenue B
1249 ft · 1 min · West Avenue B
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Turn left onto North Main Street
36 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Garden Plain.
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.
Wichita
Continue on Wichita
16.6 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hutchinson and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garden Plain.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Garden Plain?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Hutchinson and 20.1 miles from Garden Plain.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hutchinson and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Garden Plain.
Stop Ideas Near Haven
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 Haven.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Garden Plain. Straight-line distance: 30.88 mi (49.7 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Garden Plain
Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas
| Population | 1,053 |
| Coordinates | 37.6583500, -97.6836600 |
| Altitude | 443 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden Plain (-97.68366, 37.65835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
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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