How far is Lyndon, KS from Hutchinson, KS?

The driving distance from Lyndon, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
148.05 mi
02h 26m
Flight
127.46 mi
205.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.46 mi
Kilometers
205.13 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.05 mi
Kilometers
238.27 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Wed, Apr 15, 10:31 PM CDT
Return by in Lyndon
Thu, Apr 16, 12:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyndon
2026-04-15T20:05
Arrive Hutchinson
Wed, Apr 15, 10:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyndon
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
Cedar Point
KS

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

From Lyndon
74.8 mi
01h 13m
To Hutchinson
73.2 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Topeka Avenue

    13.4 mi · 16 min · Topeka Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the exit right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 28 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton

    1268 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    132 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion

    856 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    58 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    36.3 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 Business, KS 61, McPherson, Hutchinson

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 28 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 11th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    1556 ft · 46 sec · North Maple Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    948 ft · 29 sec · East 7th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Topeka Avenue
41.2 mi · 28%
KS 150 West
38.2 mi · 26%
US 81 Business
26.9 mi · 18%
US 50
25.1 mi · 17%
East 11th Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
North Maple Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

KS 150 West

Exit the roundabout

36.3 mi · 00h 42m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
127.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Point
01h 13m from Lyndon
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lyndon and Sunny near Hutchinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Cedar Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.8 miles from Lyndon and 73.2 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lyndon and Sunny near Hutchinson.

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cedar Point, 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 Cedar Point.

RAIL

Newton

52 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

100 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyndon and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 127.46 mi (205.13 km).

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#1 Lyndon

City in the United States

Population1,013
Coordinates38.6100100, -95.6844300
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: Topeka Avenue (-95.68445, 38.61001)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.78 L · about $19.72
Round trip
$39.44
10.46 gal · 39.56 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.72 $39.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.24 $44.49
Premium $4.65 $24.34 $48.68
Diesel $5.30 $27.74 $55.48

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyndon and Hutchinson. The current time is 20:05:50.

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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.