How far is Hutchinson, KS from Salem, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Salem, KS is about 180.8 miles (291 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.6 miles (207 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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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 36m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hutchinson and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Salem.
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Start on the route
106 m · 28 sec
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Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
947 ft · 47 sec · East 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Maple Street
1190 ft · 36 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto East 11th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue
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Turn left onto Ken Kennedy Freeway
26.6 mi · 30 min · Ken Kennedy Freeway
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Keep slight left
2057 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
71.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
1865 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto Deer Road
8.2 mi · 9 min · Deer Road
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Continue on Dove Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Dove Road
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Continue on Elk Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Elk Road
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Continue on Fox Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Fox Road
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Continue on Gold Road
36.8 mi · 45 min · Gold Road
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Turn right
19.2 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto 100 Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · 100 Road
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Turn slight right
2 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto 20 Road
2927 ft · 2 min · 20 Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 20 Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Salem.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ken Kennedy Freeway
Merge slight left
71.1 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hutchinson and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Salem?
The road trip is about 180.8 miles (291 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?
Delphos is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Hutchinson and 90.4 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.6 miles (207 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:48 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.38 one way or $48.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hutchinson and Partly Sunny near Salem.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Salem. Straight-line distance: 128.62 mi (206.99 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
City (possibly historical)
| Population | 305 |
| Coordinates | 39.8716800, -98.4845000 |
| Altitude | 543 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-98.4845, 39.87168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $3.82 | $24.38 | $48.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.19 | $26.73 | $53.45 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $29.05 | $58.11 |
| Diesel | $5.92 | $37.78 | $75.55 |
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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