How far is Hutchinson, KS from Quinter, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Quinter, KS is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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.
Human settlement in Russell 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 Quinter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Quinter.
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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
111.1 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Quinter
1075 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Castle Rock Street
45 m · 4 sec · Castle Rock Street
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Turn slight right onto Highway 212
2325 ft · 1 min · Highway 212
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
3016 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Old Highway 40
829 ft · 23 sec · Old Highway 40
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 40
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Quinter.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
111 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Hutchinson and Sunny near Quinter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Quinter?
The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.6 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Bunker Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Hutchinson and 88.9 miles from Quinter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.6 miles (229.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 10:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hutchinson and Sunny near Quinter.
Stop Ideas Near Bunker Hill
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 Bunker Hill.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Quinter. Straight-line distance: 142.58 mi (229.46 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Quinter
City in Gove County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,073 |
| Coordinates | 39.0694500, -100.2323600 |
| Altitude | 813 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quinter (-100.23236, 39.06945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 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 | $23.61 | $47.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.13 | $58.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.20 | $66.41 |
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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