How far is Hutchinson, KS from Parker, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Parker, KS is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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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 04h 03m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hutchinson and Parker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Parker.
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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 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City
1367 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
55 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Garnett
1988 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right
14.6 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto 2350 Road
4 mi · 10 min · 2350 Road
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Continue on Oregon Road
1500 ft · 41 sec · Oregon Road
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Continue on 2400 Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · 2400 Road
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Continue on Osage Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Osage Road
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Continue on Scipio Road
1 km · 2 min · Scipio Road
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Turn left
1.3 km · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Northeast Trego Road
1 mi · 3 min · Northeast Trego Road
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Turn left onto Northeast 2200 Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Northeast 2200 Road
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Continue on West 2200th Road
3 mi · 7 min · West 2200th Road
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Continue on Devlin Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Devlin Road
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Continue on West 2100th Road
1.2 km · 2 min · West 2100th Road
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Continue on West Woodward Street
1129 ft · 34 sec · West Woodward Street
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Turn right onto North Center Avenue
1016 ft · 28 sec · North Center Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Center Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Parker.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
55 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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hutchinson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Parker?
The road trip is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Toledo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.8 miles from Hutchinson and 98.1 miles from Parker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 8:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.06 one way or $52.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hutchinson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parker.
Stop Ideas Near Toledo
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 Toledo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Parker. Straight-line distance: 160.59 mi (258.45 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parker
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,052 |
| Coordinates | 38.3283500, -94.9919100 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parker (-94.99191, 38.32835)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $26.06 | $52.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.39 | $58.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.16 | $64.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.65 | $73.30 |
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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