How far is Lincoln, KS from Hutchinson, KS?
The driving distance from Lincoln, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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 01h 36m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Hutchinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Hutchinson.
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Start on North 2nd Street
70 m · 12 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Lincoln Avenue
1990 ft · 2 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn left onto South 6th Street
14 mi · 25 min · South 6th Street
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Take the ramp right
975 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 14 South, Ellsworth
1199 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto 15th Road
7.5 mi · 10 min · 15th Road
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Turn left onto 15th Street
2721 ft · 1 min · 15th Street
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
49.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilson Rd, Nickerson Blvd
2090 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto North Wilson Road
145 m · 7 sec · North Wilson Road
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Continue on Nickerson Boulevard
3.4 mi · 5 min · Nickerson Boulevard
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · West 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
842 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
565 ft · 22 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Turn left
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Hutchinson.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
49.3 mi · 00h 59m
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 Lincoln and Sunny near Hutchinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Hutchinson?
The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Geneseo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Lincoln and 43.9 miles from Hutchinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Hutchinson.
Stop Ideas Near Geneseo
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 Geneseo.
Hutchinson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 68.7 mi (110.56 km).
#1 Lincoln
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,207 |
| Coordinates | 39.0408400, -98.1447700 |
| Altitude | 432 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hutchinson
The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.
| Population | 40,209 |
| Coordinates | 38.0608400, -97.9297700 |
| Altitude | 468 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.31 | $22.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.76 | $25.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.96 | $27.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.91 | $31.82 |
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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