How far is Hutchinson, KS from Rose Hill, KS?

The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Rose Hill, KS is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
68.7 mi
01h 28m
Flight
55.56 mi
89.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.56 mi
Kilometers
89.42 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.7 mi
Kilometers
110.57 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rose Hill
Sat, May 30, 11:42 PM CDT
Return by in Hutchinson
Sun, May 31, 1:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchinson
2026-05-30T22:14
Arrive Rose Hill
Sat, May 30, 11:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Maize
KS

City

From Hutchinson
34.3 mi
00h 44m
To Rose Hill
34.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SSE
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Rose Hill.

  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

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Wichita

    41.7 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, KS 96 East, US 81 South, KS 15 South

    1511 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2023 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic

    2543 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 96 East

    10.6 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 54 East, US 400 East

    3196 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Andover Road

    2 mi · 4 min · South Andover Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest Butler Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Southwest Butler Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Butler Road;Southwest 150th Street

    57 m · 4 sec · Southwest Butler Road

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Southwest Butler Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Butler Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Rose Hill Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Rose Hill Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Showalter Street

    10 m · 1 sec · East Showalter Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Showalter Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wichita
41.7 mi · 61%
KS 96 East
11 mi · 16%
Southwest Butler Road
4.02 mi · 6%
North Main Street
2.51 mi · 4%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
2.44 mi · 4%
North Rose Hill Road
2.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maize
00h 44m from Hutchinson
Leave By
3:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hutchinson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Rose Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Rose Hill?

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Maize is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Hutchinson and 34.4 miles from Rose Hill.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hutchinson and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Rose Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Maize

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Maize and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

City Hall Parking

Wichita , KS
455S N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 2.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Wichita ​City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

City of Wichita ​City Hall

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.8/5 45 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Wichita Municipal Court clerk

Wichita , KS
455 N Main St, Wichita, KS 67202
Rating 3.3/5 21 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maize.

RAIL

Newton

32 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

51 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Rose Hill. Straight-line distance: 55.56 mi (89.42 km).

Hutchinson

#1 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Rose Hill

#2 Rose Hill

City in Butler County, Kansas, United States

Population3,979
Coordinates37.5583500, -97.1350400
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson (-97.92977, 38.06084)
End: Rose Hill (-97.13504, 37.55835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.18 L · about $9.16
Round trip
$18.33
4.86 gal · 18.36 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.16 $18.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.33 $20.67
Premium $4.65 $11.31 $22.62
Diesel $5.30 $12.89 $25.78

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hutchinson and Rose Hill. The current time is 22:14:48.

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.