How far is Hutchinson, KS from Osage County, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Osage County, KS is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126.1 miles (203 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hutchinson and Osage County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Osage County.
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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
1.6 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn straight onto North 9th Street
839 ft · 17 sec · North 9th Street
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Turn right onto Laing Street
1 mi · 2 min · Laing Street
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Continue on West 237th Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · West 237th Street
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Turn left onto South Fairlawn Road
2 mi · 8 min · South Fairlawn Road
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Turn right onto West 221st Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · West 221st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 221st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Osage County.
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 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.
Patchy Fog leaving Hutchinson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Osage County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Osage County?
The road trip is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Cedar Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Hutchinson and 74.8 miles from Osage County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126.1 miles (203 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Hutchinson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Osage County.
Stop Ideas Near Cedar Point
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 Cedar Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Osage County. Straight-line distance: 126.15 mi (203.02 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 County
County in Kansas, United States
| Population | 15,770 |
| Coordinates | 38.6523300, -95.7269500 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osage County (-95.72695, 38.65233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 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 51m |
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 | $4.00 | $21.09 | $42.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $22.94 | $45.87 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $24.93 | $49.86 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $31.70 | $63.40 |
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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