How far is Hutchinson, KS from Greeley, KS?

The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Greeley, KS is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.85 mi
03h 41m
Flight
153.62 mi
247.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.62 mi
Kilometers
247.22 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.85 mi
Kilometers
300.71 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greeley
Sat, Nov 7, 4:17 PM CST
Return by in Hutchinson
Sat, Nov 7, 7:58 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchinson
2026-11-07T12:35
Arrive Greeley
Sat, Nov 7, 4:17 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CST

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

Leave by
9:36 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hutchinson
9:00 PM CST
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
Strong City
KS

Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America

From Hutchinson
93.3 mi
01h 50m
To Greeley
93.6 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63ยฐF
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSW
Destination
58ยฐF
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    106 m ยท 28 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 8th Avenue

    947 ft ยท 47 sec ยท East 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    1190 ft ยท 36 sec ยท North Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 11th Avenue

    1.3 mi ยท 3 min ยท East 11th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ken Kennedy Freeway

    26.6 mi ยท 30 min ยท Ken Kennedy Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2057 ft ยท 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi ยท 2 min

  8. 8

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

    1110 ft ยท 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Kansas Avenue

    952 ft ยท 16 sec ยท East Kansas Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Limestone Road

    35.9 mi ยท 42 min ยท Limestone Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    57 m ยท 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    16.6 mi ยท 19 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    24.7 mi ยท 29 min

  14. 14

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

    111 m ยท 5 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    822 ft ยท 11 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City

    9 m ยท 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City

    1367 ft ยท 33 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    55 mi ยท 55 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Garnett

    1988 ft ยท 53 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    14.6 mi ยท 17 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 2350 Road

    4 mi ยท 10 min ยท 2350 Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Oregon Road

    1500 ft ยท 41 sec ยท Oregon Road

  23. 23

    Continue on 2400 Road

    1.1 mi ยท 3 min ยท 2400 Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Osage Road

    1.6 km ยท 2 min ยท Osage Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Scipio Road

    1 km ยท 2 min ยท Scipio Road

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1.3 km ยท 59 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South Prairie Street

    2115 ft ยท 1 min ยท South Prairie Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Brown Avenue

    114 m ยท 16 sec ยท East Brown Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท East Brown Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
55.3 mi ยท 30%
Limestone Road
52.6 mi ยท 28%
Ken Kennedy Freeway
28.7 mi ยท 15%
2350 Road
3.99 mi ยท 2%
East 11th Avenue
1.27 mi ยท 1%
2400 Road
1.06 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

55 mi ยท 00h 55m

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
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.2 mi
153.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Strong City
01h 50m from Hutchinson
Leave By
9:36 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hutchinson and Mostly Sunny near Greeley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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 93.3 miles from Hutchinson and 93.6 miles from Greeley.

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

The direct path is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.98 one way or $49.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Strong City

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

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

RAIL

Newton

81 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Topeka

105 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Greeley. Straight-line distance: 153.62 mi (247.22 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 Greeley

Human settlement in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population302
Coordinates38.3666900, -95.1269200
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson (-97.92977, 38.06084)
End: Greeley (-95.12692, 38.36669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.96 L ยท about $24.98
Round trip
$49.95
13.18 gal ยท 49.92 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.98 $49.95
Mid-grade $4.18 $27.54 $55.08
Premium $4.53 $29.86 $59.72
Diesel $5.88 $38.77 $77.54

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 ยท Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Hutchinson and Greeley. The current time is 12:35:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.