How far is Manhattan, KS from Hutchinson, KS?

The driving distance from Manhattan, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.09 mi
02h 05m
Flight
106.73 mi
171.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.73 mi
Kilometers
171.77 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.09 mi
Kilometers
212.58 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM CDT
Return by in Manhattan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manhattan
2026-04-23T02:30
Arrive Hutchinson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manhattan
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
Trenton
KS

Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America

From Manhattan
66 mi
01h 02m
To Hutchinson
66.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fremont Street

    136 m · 27 sec · Fremont Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 11th Street

    1516 ft · 46 sec · North 11th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Poyntz Avenue

    933 ft · 32 sec · Poyntz Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Manhattan Avenue

    1906 ft · 56 sec · South Manhattan Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Fort Riley Boulevard

    12.9 mi · 15 min · Fort Riley Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-70 West, Salina

    1531 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    27.7 mi · 28 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    24.2 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, US 81 South: Wichita

    1336 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 11th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    1556 ft · 46 sec · North Maple Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    948 ft · 29 sec · East 7th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 135 South
37.4 mi · 28%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
27.7 mi · 21%
US 81 Business
26.9 mi · 20%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.2 mi · 18%
Fort Riley Boulevard
12.9 mi · 10%
East 11th Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 135 South

Merge slight left

37.2 mi · 00h 37m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
106.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trenton
01h 02m from Manhattan
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Manhattan and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hutchinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.1 miles (212.6 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Manhattan and 66.1 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Trenton

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

96 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

97 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manhattan and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 106.73 mi (171.77 km).

Manhattan

#1 Manhattan

Borough of New York City, New York, United States

Population2,314
Coordinates39.1836100, -96.5716700
Altitude311
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: Fremont Street (-96.571619, 39.18362)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.66 gal
17.64 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.15
9.32 gal · 35.28 L
Estimated CO2
41.4 kg one way
Round trip: 82.8 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.57 $35.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.82 $39.64
Premium $4.65 $21.69 $43.38
Diesel $5.30 $24.72 $49.43

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 Manhattan and Hutchinson. The current time is 02:30:19.

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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.