How far is Hutchinson, KS from Newton, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Newton, KS is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Harvey County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hutchinson and Newton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Newton.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East 7th Avenue
948 ft · 27 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Maple Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Maple Street
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Turn left onto East Avenue A
1.5 km · 2 min · East Avenue A
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Take the ramp slight right
907 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Kennedy Freeway
2391 ft · 39 sec · Ken Kennedy Freeway
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Continue on South Lorraine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lorraine Street
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Turn left
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South Meridian Road
1536 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on South Meridian Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Meridian Road
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1417 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Newton.
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.
South Lorraine Street
Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hutchinson and Partly Sunny near Newton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Newton?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Burrton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Hutchinson and 18.6 miles from Newton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.83 one way or $9.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hutchinson and Partly Sunny near Newton.
Stop Ideas Near Burrton
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 Burrton.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Newton. Straight-line distance: 31.83 mi (51.22 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newton
City in Kansas
| Population | 18,744 |
| Coordinates | 38.0466800, -97.3450400 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-97.345047, 38.046679)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.44 | $10.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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