How far is Hutchinson, KS from Monmouth, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Monmouth, KS is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hutchinson and Monmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Monmouth.
-
1
Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
-
2
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
565 ft · 21 sec · East 7th Avenue
-
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
-
4
Turn right onto West Avenue A
1156 ft · 29 sec · West Avenue A
-
5
Turn right
1344 ft · 49 sec
-
6
Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · Woodie Seat Freeway
-
7
Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
-
8
Continue on Wichita
41.7 mi · 46 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, KS 96 East, US 81 South, KS 15 South
1511 ft · 24 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
2023 ft · 29 sec
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic
2543 ft · 1 min
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on KS 96 East
10.6 mi · 13 min
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on US 54 East, US 400 East
3196 ft · 1 min
-
14
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
-
15
Continue on West 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue
-
16
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
-
17
Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
-
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
48 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
-
19
Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
57.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
-
20
Turn left onto South 90th Street
1.6 mi · 6 min · South 90th Street
-
21
Turn right onto East 516th Avenue
1026 ft · 45 sec · East 516th Avenue
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 516th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Monmouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.9 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hutchinson and Partly Cloudy near Monmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Monmouth?
The road trip is about 197.3 miles (317.6 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Severy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Hutchinson and 98.8 miles from Monmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.5 miles (274.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.25 one way or $52.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hutchinson and Partly Cloudy near Monmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Severy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Severy.
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Monmouth. Straight-line distance: 170.54 mi (274.45 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monmouth
Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
| Population | 3,109 |
| Coordinates | 37.3631100, -94.9369100 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monmouth (-94.93691, 37.36311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 318 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.25 | $52.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.60 | $59.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.39 | $64.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.92 | $73.83 |
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 29, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.