How far is Hutchinson, KS from Gardner, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Gardner, KS is about 190.8 miles (307 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Chase County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hutchinson and Gardner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Gardner.
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Start on the route
106 m · 28 sec
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Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
947 ft · 47 sec · East 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Maple Street
1190 ft · 36 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto East 11th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue
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Turn left onto Ken Kennedy Freeway
26.6 mi · 30 min · Ken Kennedy Freeway
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Keep slight left
2057 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56, McPherson, Marion
1110 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto East Kansas Avenue
952 ft · 16 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Continue on Limestone Road
35.9 mi · 42 min · Limestone Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
111 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
822 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City
1367 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
79.7 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Gardner Road
1384 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Gardner Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Gardner Road
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Continue on South Center Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Center Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
29 m · 5 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right
19 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Gardner.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
79.7 mi · 01h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hutchinson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gardner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Gardner?
The road trip is about 190.8 miles (307 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?
Strong City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Hutchinson and 95.5 miles from Gardner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.38 one way or $50.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hutchinson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gardner.
Stop Ideas Near Strong City
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 Strong City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Gardner. Straight-line distance: 170.55 mi (274.48 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gardner
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,941 |
| Coordinates | 38.8108400, -94.9271900 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gardner (-94.92719, 38.81084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $25.38 | $50.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.62 | $57.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.32 | $62.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.70 | $71.39 |
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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