How far is Hutchinson, KS from Goodland, KS?

The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Goodland, KS is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.5 miles (358 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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
266.85 mi
04h 48m
Flight
222.44 mi
357.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.44 mi
Kilometers
357.99 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.85 mi
Kilometers
429.45 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Goodland
Fri, May 15, 5:48 PM MDT
Return by in Hutchinson
Fri, May 15, 11:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchinson
2026-05-15T14:00
Arrive Goodland
Fri, May 15, 6:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM MDT

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

Leave by
7:22 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
Ellis
KS

Township in Ellis County, Kansas

From Hutchinson
133.3 mi
02h 24m
To Goodland
133.6 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    565 ft · 21 sec · East 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    842 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 5th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Nickerson Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Nickerson Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on North Wilson Road

    1269 ft · 23 sec · North Wilson Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward Lyons, K-14 NORTH, K-96 WEST

    1941 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    49.2 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    2721 ft · 1 min · 15th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 15th Road

    7.5 mi · 10 min · 15th Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    914 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    199.3 mi · 3 hr 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 Business, Goodland

    1072 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Cherry Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 8th Street

    1152 ft · 37 sec · East 8th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Broadway Avenue

    44 m · 6 sec · Broadway Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
199 mi · 75%
Lyons
49.6 mi · 19%
15th Road
7.67 mi · 3%
Nickerson Boulevard
3.37 mi · 1%
US 24 Business
1.35 mi · 1%
Cherry Avenue
1.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

199 mi · 03h 19m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
222.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellis
02h 24m from Hutchinson
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hutchinson and Sunny near Goodland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.9 miles (429.5 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Ellis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.3 miles from Hutchinson and 133.6 miles from Goodland.

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

The direct path is about 222.5 miles (358 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.52 one way or $71.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hutchinson and Goodland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hutchinson and Sunny near Goodland.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Goodland. Straight-line distance: 222.44 mi (357.99 km).

Hutchinson

#1 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

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

#2 Goodland

City in Kansas, USA

Population4,301
Coordinates39.3508300, -101.7101700
Altitude1122
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson (-97.92977, 38.06084)
End: Goodland (-101.71017, 39.35083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.42 gal
35.64 L · about $35.52
Round trip
$71.05
18.84 gal · 71.28 L
Estimated CO2
83.7 kg one way
Round trip: 167.4 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.52 $71.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.06 $80.13
Premium $4.65 $43.84 $87.68
Diesel $5.30 $49.96 $99.93

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hutchinson, KS and Goodland, KS. The current time in Hutchinson is 14:00:09, although it is 13:00:09 in Goodland.

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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.