How far is Hutchinson, KS from Towanda, KS?

The driving distance from Hutchinson, KS to Towanda, KS is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
64.9 mi
01h 16m
Flight
53.85 mi
86.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.85 mi
Kilometers
86.66 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.9 mi
Kilometers
104.45 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Towanda
Fri, May 1, 6:35 AM CDT
Return by in Hutchinson
Fri, May 1, 7:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hutchinson
2026-05-01T05:19
Arrive Towanda
Fri, May 1, 6:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Colwich
KS

Human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America

From Hutchinson
32.4 mi
00h 38m
To Towanda
32.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.9 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Continue on KS 254, El Dorado

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest River Valley Road

    1532 ft · 42 sec · Southwest River Valley Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1330 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    591 ft · 28 sec · North 5th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    58 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wichita
41.9 mi · 65%
KS 254
18.4 mi · 28%
North Main Street
2.51 mi · 4%
Woodie Seat Freeway
0.76 mi · 1%
Southwest River Valley Road
0.29 mi
Main Street
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Wichita

Continue on Wichita

41.9 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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
53.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colwich
00h 38m from Hutchinson
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Hutchinson and Partly Sunny near Towanda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Colwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Hutchinson and 32.5 miles from Towanda.

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

The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Hutchinson and Partly Sunny near Towanda.

Stop Ideas Near Colwich

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 Colwich and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.7 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 13.6 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 13.6 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 Colwich.

RAIL

Newton

34 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

46 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hutchinson and Towanda. Straight-line distance: 53.85 mi (86.66 km).

Hutchinson

#1 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

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

#2 Towanda

Township in Butler County, Kansas

Population1,446
Coordinates37.7975200, -96.9997600
Altitude394
CountryUnited States
Start: Hutchinson (-97.92977, 38.06084)
End: Towanda (-96.99976, 37.79752)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.67 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.27
4.58 gal · 17.34 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.64 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.74 $19.48
Premium $4.65 $10.66 $21.32
Diesel $5.30 $12.15 $24.29

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Hutchinson and Towanda. The current time is 05:19:10.

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.