How far is Hutchinson, KS from Lyndon, KS?

The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Lyndon, KS is about 150 miles (241.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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
149.97 mi
02h 54m
Flight
127.46 mi
205.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.46 mi
Kilometers
205.13 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.97 mi
Kilometers
241.35 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyndon
Thu, Apr 16, 12:43 AM CDT
Return by in Hutchinson
Thu, Apr 16, 3:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchinson
2026-04-15T21:49
Arrive Lyndon
Thu, Apr 16, 12:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Cedar Point
KS

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

From Hutchinson
74.9 mi
01h 27m
To Lyndon
75.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WSW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City

    9 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City

    1367 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    27.5 mi · 28 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 75, Lynden, Burlington

    1362 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Topeka Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Limestone Road
52.6 mi · 35%
Ken Kennedy Freeway
28.7 mi · 19%
I 35 North
27.8 mi · 19%
East 11th Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
US 75
0.26 mi
North Maple Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Limestone Road

Continue on Limestone Road

35.9 mi · 00h 42m

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
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
127.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Point
01h 27m from Hutchinson
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hutchinson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lyndon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150 miles (241.4 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Cedar Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Hutchinson and 75.1 miles from Lyndon.

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

The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hutchinson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lyndon.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Point

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

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

RAIL

Newton

52 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

100 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Lyndon. Straight-line distance: 127.46 mi (205.13 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 Lyndon

City in the United States

Population1,013
Coordinates38.6100100, -95.6844300
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson (-97.92977, 38.06084)
End: Lyndon (-95.68443, 38.61001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.03 L · about $19.95
Round trip
$39.90
10.58 gal · 40.06 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.95 $39.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.50 $45.00
Premium $4.65 $24.62 $49.24
Diesel $5.30 $28.06 $56.12

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hutchinson and Lyndon. The current time is 21:49:17.

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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.