How far is Hutchinson, KS from Plainville, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Plainville, KS is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ellsworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hutchinson and Plainville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Plainville.
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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
59.3 mi · 59 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183, Hays, Stockton
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Vine Street
79 m · 7 sec · North Vine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
37 m · 2 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Vine Street
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Continue on 250th Avenue
22.3 mi · 27 min · 250th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Plainville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
59.3 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hutchinson and Sunny near Plainville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Plainville?
The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.9 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Wilson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Hutchinson and 73.9 miles from Plainville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.68 one way or $39.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hutchinson and Sunny near Plainville.
Stop Ideas Near Wilson
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 Wilson.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Plainville. Straight-line distance: 109.68 mi (176.52 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plainville
Human settlement in Rooks County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,768 |
| Coordinates | 39.2347300, -99.2981600 |
| Altitude | 654 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainville (-99.29816, 39.23473)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.68 | $39.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.29 | $48.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.69 | $55.37 |
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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