How far is Hutchinson, KS from Pratt, KS?

The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Pratt, KS is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
55.89 mi
01h 12m
Flight
52.65 mi
84.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.65 mi
Kilometers
84.73 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.89 mi
Kilometers
89.94 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pratt
Tue, May 12, 8:38 PM CDT
Return by in Hutchinson
Tue, May 12, 9:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchinson
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Pratt
Tue, May 12, 8:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Turon
KS

Human settlement in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America

From Hutchinson
27.9 mi
00h 36m
To Pratt
28 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    565 ft · 21 sec · East 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Avenue A

    1156 ft · 29 sec · West Avenue A

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1344 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Woodie Seat Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Blanchard Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · West Blanchard Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Blanchard Road Southwest

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Blanchard Road Southwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Mohawk Road

    1236 ft · 21 sec · South Mohawk Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Illinois Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · West Illinois Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    588 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East 1st Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Oak Street

    760 ft · 35 sec · South Oak Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    65 m · 9 sec · East 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Illinois Avenue
48.4 mi · 87%
West Blanchard Avenue
2.01 mi · 4%
North Main Street
1.45 mi · 3%
Blanchard Road Southwest
1.21 mi · 2%
East 1st Street
1.04 mi · 2%
Woodie Seat Freeway
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Illinois Avenue

Keep slight right

45.4 mi · 00h 54m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Turon
00h 36m from Hutchinson
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hutchinson and Sunny near Pratt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Turon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Hutchinson and 28 miles from Pratt.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hutchinson and Sunny near Pratt.

Stop Ideas Near Turon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Turon, 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 Turon.

RAIL

Hutchinson

52 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

99 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Pratt. Straight-line distance: 52.65 mi (84.73 km).

Hutchinson

#1 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

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

#2 Pratt

City in Pratt County, Kansas, United States of America

Population6,463
Coordinates37.6439100, -98.7375900
Altitude575
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson (-97.92977, 38.06084)
End: Pratt (-98.73759, 37.64391)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.47 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
3.94 gal · 14.94 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.43 $14.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $4.65 $9.17 $18.34
Diesel $5.30 $10.45 $20.90

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hutchinson and Pratt. The current time is 19:26:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.