How far is Hutchinson, KS from Osage City, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Osage City, KS is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hutchinson and Osage City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Osage City.
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Start on the route
106 m · 28 sec
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Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
947 ft · 47 sec · East 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Maple Street
1190 ft · 36 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto East 11th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue
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Turn left onto Ken Kennedy Freeway
26.6 mi · 30 min · Ken Kennedy Freeway
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Keep slight left
2057 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56, McPherson, Marion
1110 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto East Kansas Avenue
952 ft · 16 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Continue on Limestone Road
35.9 mi · 42 min · Limestone Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
111 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
822 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka
134 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
542 ft · 10 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 335 North: Topeka, Kansas City
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
19.5 mi · 19 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
3068 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Road 340
4.5 mi · 7 min · Road 340
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Continue on West 229th Street
6.1 mi · 9 min · West 229th Street
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Turn right
34 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto North Martin Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Martin Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Market Street
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
87 m · 13 sec · South 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Osage City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hutchinson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Osage City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Osage City?
The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from Hutchinson and 71 miles from Osage City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.7 miles (194.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.89 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hutchinson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Osage City.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
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 Marion.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Osage City. Straight-line distance: 120.68 mi (194.22 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Osage City
City in Osage County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,809 |
| Coordinates | 38.6339000, -95.8258200 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osage City (-95.82582, 38.6339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.89 | $37.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.31 | $42.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.57 | $53.15 |
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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