How far is Hutchinson, KS from Sublette, KS?

The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Sublette, KS is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.03 mi
03h 26m
Flight
164.1 mi
264.09 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.1 mi
Kilometers
264.09 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.03 mi
Kilometers
278.47 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sublette
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM CDT
Return by in Hutchinson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchinson
2026-04-23T05:51
Arrive Sublette
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hutchinson
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kinsley
KS

City in Edwards County, Kansas, United States of America

From Hutchinson
86.4 mi
01h 43m
To Sublette
86.7 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson and Sublette.

  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

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Blanchard Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · West Blanchard Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Blanchard Road Southwest

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Blanchard Road Southwest

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Mohawk Road

    1236 ft · 21 sec · South Mohawk Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Illinois Avenue

    2.8 mi · 3 min · West Illinois Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    39.7 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    54 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    833 ft · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    48.6 mi · 58 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Inman Street

    547 ft · 15 sec · North Inman Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Inman Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Illinois Avenue
111 mi · 64%
West Blanchard Avenue
2.01 mi · 1%
North Main Street
1.45 mi · 1%
Blanchard Road Southwest
1.21 mi · 1%
Woodie Seat Freeway
0.76 mi
South Mohawk Road
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

West Illinois Avenue

Exit the roundabout

68.3 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
164.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kinsley
01h 43m from Hutchinson
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hutchinson and Mostly Sunny near Sublette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hutchinson to Sublette?

The road trip is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Kinsley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.4 miles from Hutchinson and 86.7 miles from Sublette.

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

The direct path is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.04 one way or $46.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hutchinson and Mostly Sunny near Sublette.

Stop Ideas Near Kinsley

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kinsley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Dodge City

57 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Sublette. Straight-line distance: 164.1 mi (264.09 km).

Hutchinson

#1 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Sublette

#2 Sublette

City in Haskell County, Kansas, United States

Population1,324
Coordinates37.4816900, -100.8437700
Altitude888
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson (-97.92977, 38.06084)
End: Sublette (-100.84377, 37.48169)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.11 L · about $23.04
Round trip
$46.08
12.22 gal · 46.22 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.04 $46.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.99 $51.97
Premium $4.65 $28.44 $56.87
Diesel $5.30 $32.41 $64.81

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hutchinson and Sublette. The current time is 05:51:36.

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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.