How far is Hutchinson, KS from Goddard, KS?

The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Goddard, KS is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
45.34 mi
00h 59m
Flight
33.79 mi
54.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.79 mi
Kilometers
54.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.34 mi
Kilometers
72.97 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goddard
Sat, Apr 11, 5:42 PM CDT
Return by in Hutchinson
Sat, Apr 11, 6:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchinson
2026-04-11T16:43
Arrive Goddard
Sat, Apr 11, 5:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Mount Hope
KS

City in Kansas

From Hutchinson
22.7 mi
00h 29m
To Goddard
22.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 22 mph S
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 24 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 7th Avenue

    603 ft · 23 sec · East 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Avenue A

    1156 ft · 29 sec · West Avenue A

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1344 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Woodie Seat Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Wichita

    16.6 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Worthington Road

    6.2 mi · 8 min · South Worthington Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Silver Lake Road

    1 mi · 1 min · East Silver Lake Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Rayl Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · South Rayl Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North 343rd Street West

    4.5 mi · 6 min · North 343rd Street West

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward US 54 East, US 400 East: Wichita

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1624 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wichita
16.6 mi · 37%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
8.64 mi · 19%
South Worthington Road
6.16 mi · 14%
North 343rd Street West
4.49 mi · 10%
South Rayl Road
4.06 mi · 9%
North Main Street
2.82 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
33.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Hope
00h 29m from Hutchinson
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hutchinson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Goddard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Mount Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Hutchinson and 22.7 miles from Goddard.

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

The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hutchinson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Goddard.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Hope

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

31 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

34 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Goddard. Straight-line distance: 33.79 mi (54.38 km).

Hutchinson

#1 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

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

#2 Goddard

City in Kansas, USA

Population4,962
Coordinates37.6597400, -97.5753300
Altitude446
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson (-97.92977, 38.06084)
End: Goddard (-97.57533, 37.65974)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.06 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.07
3.2 gal · 12.12 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.03 $12.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.80 $13.61
Premium $4.65 $7.45 $14.89
Diesel $5.30 $8.49 $16.97

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Hutchinson and Goddard. The current time is 16:43:14.

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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.