How far is Hutchinson, KS from Ozawkie, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Ozawkie, KS is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hutchinson and Ozawkie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Ozawkie.
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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
54.5 mi · 55 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 West, US 40 West, KS 4 West: Topeka, Valley Falls
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
3063 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
140 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Oakland Expressway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Oakland Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
2923 ft · 52 sec
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Take the exit slight right
1333 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast Sherman Road
11.2 mi · 13 min · Northeast Sherman Road
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Turn right
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Kansa Drive
49 m · 7 sec · Kansa Drive
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Continue on Kansas Drive
725 ft · 32 sec · Kansas Drive
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Continue on Kansa Drive
737 ft · 34 sec · Kansa Drive
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Turn right onto Coyote Avenue
105 m · 20 sec · Coyote Avenue
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Turn left onto Sioux Drive
57 m · 8 sec · Sioux Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sioux Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Ozawkie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
54.5 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hutchinson and Mostly Sunny near Ozawkie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Ozawkie?
The road trip is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Strong City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Hutchinson and 92.5 miles from Ozawkie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.71 one way or $49.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hutchinson and Mostly Sunny near Ozawkie.
Stop Ideas Near Strong City
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 Strong City.
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Topeka
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Ozawkie. Straight-line distance: 155.63 mi (250.47 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ozawkie
Township in Jefferson County, Kansas
| Population | 622 |
| Coordinates | 39.2333300, -95.4669200 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ozawkie (-95.46692, 39.23333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $3.79 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.18 | $27.25 | $54.49 |
| Premium | $4.53 | $29.54 | $59.08 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $38.36 | $76.71 |
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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