How far is Hutchinson, KS from Lyons, KS?

The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Lyons, KS is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.39 mi
00h 37m
Flight
24.57 mi
39.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.57 mi
Kilometers
39.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.39 mi
Kilometers
45.69 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyons
Sat, May 30, 11:55 PM CDT
Return by in Hutchinson
Sun, May 31, 12:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchinson
2026-05-30T23:17
Arrive Lyons
Sat, May 30, 11:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hutchinson
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Nickerson
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Hutchinson
14.2 mi
00h 18m
To Lyons
14.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SSE
Destination
63°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 7:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.1 mi · 28 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Wilson Road
23.8 mi · 84%
Nickerson Boulevard
3.37 mi · 12%
West 5th Avenue
0.98 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.16 mi · 1%
East 7th Avenue
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

North Wilson Road

Merge slight left

23.1 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nickerson
00h 18m from Hutchinson
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hutchinson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Lyons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nickerson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Hutchinson and 14.2 miles from Lyons.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hutchinson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Lyons.

Stop Ideas Near Nickerson

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

17 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

66 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Lyons. Straight-line distance: 24.57 mi (39.54 km).

Hutchinson

#1 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

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

#2 Lyons

City in Kansas, United States

Population3,433
Coordinates38.3450100, -98.2017300
Altitude512
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson (-97.92977, 38.06084)
End: Lyons (-98.20173, 38.34501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.79 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.54
2 gal · 7.58 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.77 $7.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.25 $8.51
Premium $4.65 $4.65 $9.31
Diesel $5.30 $5.30 $10.61

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hutchinson and Lyons. The current time is 23:17:54.

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.