How far is Hutchinson, KS from Peabody, KS?

The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Peabody, KS is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.16 mi
01h 07m
Flight
45.37 mi
73.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.37 mi
Kilometers
73.01 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.16 mi
Kilometers
85.56 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peabody
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Return by in Hutchinson
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchinson
2026-04-23T04:55
Arrive Peabody
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hutchinson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Halstead
KS

Township in Harvey County, Kansas

From Hutchinson
26.5 mi
00h 33m
To Peabody
26.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hutchinson and Peabody.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Peabody.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 7th Avenue

    948 ft · 27 sec · East 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Maple Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Avenue A

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Avenue A

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    907 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ken Kennedy Freeway

    2391 ft · 39 sec · Ken Kennedy Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Lorraine Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lorraine Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1435 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    30.9 mi · 37 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 135 North, US 50 East, US 81 North: Salina, Emporia

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Peabody Street

    87 m · 13 sec · Peabody Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 9th Street

    2735 ft · 1 min · West 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    1860 ft · 51 sec · North Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Walnut Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Peabody.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lorraine Street
32 mi · 60%
US 50
14.8 mi · 28%
I 135 North
2.68 mi · 5%
East Avenue A
1.13 mi · 2%
North Maple Street
0.68 mi · 1%
West 9th Street
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Lorraine Street

Merge slight left

30.9 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Halstead
00h 33m from Hutchinson
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hutchinson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peabody.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Peabody?

The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Halstead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Hutchinson and 26.6 miles from Peabody.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hutchinson and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Peabody.

Stop Ideas Near Halstead

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Halstead, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Halstead.

RAIL

Newton

15 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

37 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Peabody. Straight-line distance: 45.37 mi (73.01 km).

Hutchinson

#1 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Peabody

#2 Peabody

Township in Marion County, Kansas

Population1,079
Coordinates38.1694600, -97.1067000
Altitude420
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson (-97.92977, 38.06084)
End: Peabody (-97.1067, 38.16946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.1 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.18
3.76 gal · 14.2 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.09 $14.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.00 $15.99
Premium $4.65 $8.75 $17.50
Diesel $5.30 $9.97 $19.94

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hutchinson and Peabody. The current time is 04:55:43.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.