How far is Hutchinson, KS from Parsons, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Parsons, KS is about 177 miles (284.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.2 miles (248.1 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 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 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.
City in Butler 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 Parsons.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Parsons.
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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
1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Avenue A
1156 ft · 29 sec · West Avenue A
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Turn right
1344 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · Woodie Seat Freeway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Wichita
41.7 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, KS 96 East, US 81 South, KS 15 South
1511 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
2023 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic
2543 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 96 East
10.6 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 54 East, US 400 East
3196 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10.5 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on West 7th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West 7th Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
48 m · 2 sec · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
33.8 mi · 39 min · Clayton J. Connell Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto 24000 Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · 24000 Road
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Parsons.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
61.9 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Hutchinson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parsons.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Parsons?
The road trip is about 177 miles (284.8 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?
Leon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.4 miles from Hutchinson and 88.6 miles from Parsons.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Hutchinson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parsons.
Stop Ideas Near Leon
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 Leon.
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Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Parsons. Straight-line distance: 154.14 mi (248.07 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Parsons
City in Labette County, Kansas, USA
| Population | 9,463 |
| Coordinates | 37.3403400, -95.2610800 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parsons (-95.26108, 37.34034)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.57 | $47.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.58 | $53.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.09 | $58.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.15 | $66.30 |
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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