How far is Hutchinson, KS from Riverside, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Riverside, KS is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hutchinson and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Riverside.
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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
23.3 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
20.3 mi · 23 min · East Main Street
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Continue on East Santa Fe Boulevard
12.4 mi · 18 min · East Santa Fe Boulevard
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Turn right
62.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Turn left onto North Pennsylvania Avenue
11.3 mi · 17 min · North Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left
6 mi · 23 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Riverside.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
62.4 mi · 01h 13m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Hutchinson and Partly Sunny near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Riverside?
The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Albert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.4 miles from Hutchinson and 70.6 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.88 one way or $39.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Hutchinson and Partly Sunny near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Albert
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Great Bend City Hall
City of Otis City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Albert.
Hutchinson
Dodge City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 102.13 mi (164.37 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas
| Population | 72 |
| Coordinates | 38.2908500, -99.7873500 |
| Altitude | 668 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-99.78735, 38.29085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $4.00 | $19.88 | $39.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $21.63 | $43.26 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $23.51 | $47.03 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $29.89 | $59.79 |
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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