How far is Hutchinson, KS from Sedgwick, KS?
The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Sedgwick, KS is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Logan County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hutchinson and Sedgwick.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Sedgwick.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East 7th Avenue
948 ft · 27 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Maple Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Maple Street
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Turn left onto East Avenue A
1.5 km · 2 min · East Avenue A
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Take the ramp slight right
907 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Kennedy Freeway
2391 ft · 39 sec · Ken Kennedy Freeway
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Continue on South Lorraine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lorraine Street
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Turn left
1435 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
25.8 mi · 30 min
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Turn right onto South Ridge Road
6 mi · 14 min · South Ridge Road
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Turn straight onto Southwest 84th Street
1189 ft · 33 sec · Southwest 84th Street
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Continue on Southwest 84th Street
61 m · 6 sec · Southwest 84th Street
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Continue on South Ridge Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Ridge Road
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Continue on North Madison Avenue
947 ft · 31 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
1113 ft · 33 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Avenue
1047 ft · 46 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hutchinson and Sedgwick.
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.
South Lorraine Street
Merge slight left
25.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hutchinson and Mostly Sunny near Sedgwick.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Sedgwick?
The road trip is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Paxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Hutchinson and 19 miles from Sedgwick.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hutchinson and Mostly Sunny near Sedgwick.
Stop Ideas Near Paxton
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 Paxton.
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Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Sedgwick. Straight-line distance: 29.36 mi (47.25 km).
#1 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sedgwick
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,657 |
| Coordinates | 37.9166800, -97.4225400 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sedgwick (-97.42254, 37.91668)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.02 | $10.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.66 | $11.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
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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