How far is Hutchinson, KS from Kickapoo, KS?

The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Kickapoo, KS is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
222.38 mi
04h 26m
Flight
184.32 mi
296.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.32 mi
Kilometers
296.63 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.38 mi
Kilometers
357.88 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kickapoo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM CDT
Return by in Hutchinson
Thu, Apr 23, 10:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchinson
2026-04-23T02:00
Arrive Kickapoo
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:06 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
Emporia
KS

County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Hutchinson
111.1 mi
02h 13m
To Kickapoo
111.3 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    1110 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Kansas Avenue

    952 ft · 16 sec · East Kansas Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Limestone Road

    35.9 mi · 42 min · Limestone Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    57 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

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

    111 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    822 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka

    134 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    542 ft · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 335 North: Topeka, Kansas City

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    54.5 mi · 55 min · Kansas Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I-70 West, US 40 West, KS 4 West: Topeka, Valley Falls

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    3063 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    140 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Oakland Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Oakland Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    2923 ft · 52 sec

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    1333 ft · 40 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Northeast Sherman Road

    21.4 mi · 25 min · Northeast Sherman Road

  28. 28

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2301 ft · 36 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    16.3 mi · 24 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Amelia Earhart Drive

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Amelia Earhart Drive

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Edwards Drive

    3113 ft · 1 min · Edwards Drive

  34. 34

    Continue on 203rd Street

    1566 ft · 43 sec · 203rd Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Logan Road

    4.1 mi · 10 min · Logan Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Kickapoo Road

    1499 ft · 42 sec · Kickapoo Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto 170th Street

    33 m · 5 sec · 170th Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 170th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
54.5 mi · 25%
Limestone Road
52.6 mi · 24%
Northeast Sherman Road
38.7 mi · 17%
Ken Kennedy Freeway
28.7 mi · 13%
Oakland Expressway
4.66 mi · 2%
Logan Road
4.11 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

54.5 mi · 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
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
184.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
02h 13m from Hutchinson
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hutchinson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kickapoo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.4 miles (357.9 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.1 miles from Hutchinson and 111.3 miles from Kickapoo.

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

The direct path is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.60 one way or $59.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hutchinson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kickapoo.

Stop Ideas Near Emporia

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

85 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

104 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Kickapoo. Straight-line distance: 184.32 mi (296.63 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 Kickapoo

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population1,937
Coordinates39.3988900, -94.9710800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson (-97.92977, 38.06084)
End: Kickapoo (-94.97108, 39.39889)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.85 gal
29.7 L · about $29.60
Round trip
$59.20
15.7 gal · 59.4 L
Estimated CO2
69.8 kg one way
Round trip: 139.5 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.60 $59.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.39 $66.77
Premium $4.65 $36.53 $73.07
Diesel $5.30 $41.64 $83.27

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hutchinson and Kickapoo. The current time is 02:00:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.