How far is Hutchinson, KS from Saint Francis, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Saint Francis, KS is about 301.6 miles (485.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 45m.
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.
Township in Trego County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hutchinson and Saint Francis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Saint Francis.
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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
201.3 mi · 3 hr 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 Business, KS 27, Sharon Springs, Saint Francis
1239 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Commerce Road
29.9 mi · 52 min · Commerce Road
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto South Benton Street
1793 ft · 51 sec · South Benton Street
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Turn right onto Spencer Street
24 m · 4 sec · Spencer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spencer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Saint Francis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
201 mi · 03h 21m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Francis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Saint Francis?
The road trip is about 301.6 miles (485.4 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?
Ogallah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.6 miles from Hutchinson and 150.9 miles from Saint Francis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.12 one way or $80.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hutchinson and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Francis.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Saint Francis. Straight-line distance: 239.27 mi (385.07 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Francis
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,267 |
| Coordinates | 39.7722200, -101.7999000 |
| Altitude | 1012 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Francis (-101.7999, 39.77222)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 485 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $3.77 | $40.12 | $80.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.25 | $90.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.52 | $99.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.43 | $112.87 |
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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