How far is Hutchinson, KS from Park, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Park, KS is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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.
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 27m.
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 Russell County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hutchinson and Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Park.
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Start on the route
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
565 ft · 21 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
842 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · West 5th Avenue
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Continue on Nickerson Boulevard
3.4 mi · 5 min · Nickerson Boulevard
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Continue on North Wilson Road
1269 ft · 23 sec · North Wilson Road
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Take the ramp left toward Lyons, K-14 NORTH, K-96 WEST
1941 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
49.2 mi · 59 min
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto 15th Street
2721 ft · 1 min · 15th Street
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Turn right onto 15th Road
7.5 mi · 10 min · 15th Road
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Take the ramp left
914 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
118.8 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 211, Park
958 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Old Highway 40
850 ft · 29 sec · Old Highway 40
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Turn left onto Main Street
938 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street
890 ft · 44 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Cottonwood Street
78 m · 11 sec · Cottonwood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cottonwood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
119 mi · 01h 59m
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 Mostly Clear near Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Park?
The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Bunker Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Hutchinson and 92.8 miles from Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 10:06 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.03 one way or $50.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hutchinson and Mostly Clear near Park.
Stop Ideas Near Bunker Hill
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 Bunker Hill.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Park. Straight-line distance: 149.96 mi (241.33 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Park
City in Gove County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 109 |
| Coordinates | 39.1125100, -100.3587500 |
| Altitude | 838 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park (-100.35875, 39.11251)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 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 | $3.82 | $25.03 | $50.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $27.44 | $54.88 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $38.78 | $77.57 |
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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