How far is Hutchinson, KS from Holton, KS?

The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Holton, KS is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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
201.52 mi
03h 33m
Flight
152.89 mi
246.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.89 mi
Kilometers
246.06 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.52 mi
Kilometers
324.31 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holton
Sat, May 30, 12:27 PM CDT
Return by in Hutchinson
Sat, May 30, 4:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchinson
2026-05-30T08:53
Arrive Holton
Sat, May 30, 12:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:52 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
Chapman
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Hutchinson
100.7 mi
01h 46m
To Holton
100.8 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    106 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 8th Avenue

    947 ft · 47 sec · East 8th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    1190 ft · 36 sec · North Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East 11th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ken Kennedy Freeway

    26.6 mi · 30 min · Ken Kennedy Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2057 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    36.9 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Topeka

    2277 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    23.9 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75 North: Gage Boulevard, Holton

    970 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 75 North: Holton

    28 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto New York Avenue

    675 ft · 30 sec · New York Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · New York Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
81.6 mi · 40%
Ken Kennedy Freeway
63.9 mi · 32%
US 75 North
28.2 mi · 14%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.9 mi · 12%
East 11th Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
West 4th Street
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

74.7 mi · 01h 15m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
152.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 46m from Hutchinson
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hutchinson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Holton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.5 miles (324.3 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Hutchinson and 100.8 miles from Holton.

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

The direct path is about 152.9 miles (246.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.81 one way or $53.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hutchinson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Holton.

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

RAIL

Newton

107 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Topeka

118 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Holton. Straight-line distance: 152.89 mi (246.06 km).

Hutchinson

#1 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

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

#2 Holton

City in Jackson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population3,204
Coordinates39.4652700, -95.7363700
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson (-97.92977, 38.06084)
End: Holton (-95.73637, 39.46527)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.92 L · about $26.81
Round trip
$53.62
14.22 gal · 53.84 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.81 $53.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.24 $60.48
Premium $4.65 $33.09 $66.18
Diesel $5.30 $37.71 $75.42

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hutchinson and Holton. The current time is 08:53:22.

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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.