How far is Hutchinson, KS from Prairie Village, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Prairie Village, KS is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Sedgwick 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 Prairie Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Prairie Village.
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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
8.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street
1609 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto East 13th Street North
3.6 mi · 7 min · East 13th Street North
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Turn right onto North Andover Road
1 km · 1 min · North Andover Road
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
849 ft · 37 sec · West 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Prairie Village.
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.
Wichita
Continue on Wichita
41.7 mi · 00h 46m
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 Prairie Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Prairie Village?
The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Colwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Hutchinson and 29.8 miles from Prairie Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.92 one way or $15.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hutchinson and Sunny near Prairie Village.
Stop Ideas Near Colwich
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 Colwich.
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Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Prairie Village. Straight-line distance: 49.87 mi (80.26 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prairie Village
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 22,315 |
| Coordinates | 37.6994600, -97.1381000 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 8th Street (-97.138097, 37.699563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.77 | $19.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.14 | $22.28 |
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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