How far is Marion, KS from Hutchinson, KS?

The driving distance from Marion, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.08 mi
01h 07m
Flight
53.38 mi
85.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.38 mi
Kilometers
85.9 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.08 mi
Kilometers
104.74 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Sat, May 30, 7:22 PM CDT
Return by in Marion
Sat, May 30, 8:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-05-30T18:14
Arrive Hutchinson
Sat, May 30, 7:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
Galva
KS

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

From Marion
32.5 mi
00h 33m
To Hutchinson
32.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
17 mph SSE
Destination
90°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Avenue

    17 m · 3 sec · Elm Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Remington Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Remington Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 200th Street

    32 mi · 37 min · 200th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Kansas Avenue

    1634 ft · 31 sec · East Kansas Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 11th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    1556 ft · 46 sec · North Maple Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    948 ft · 29 sec · East 7th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
200th Street
32 mi · 49%
US 81 Business
26.9 mi · 41%
East Kansas Avenue
2.03 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.27 mi · 2%
East 11th Avenue
1.27 mi · 2%
Remington Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

200th Street

Turn left onto 200th Street

32 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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
53.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galva
00h 33m from Marion
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Marion and Chance Rain Showers 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 Marion to Hutchinson?

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Galva is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Marion and 32.6 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 53.4 miles (85.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Marion and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hutchinson.

Stop Ideas Near Galva

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

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

RAIL

Newton

41 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

50 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 53.38 mi (85.9 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

City in and the county seat of Marion County, Kansas, United States

Population1,739
Coordinates38.3483500, -97.0172500
Altitude400
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Avenue (-97.017332, 38.348362)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
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
2.3 gal
8.69 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.35
4.6 gal · 17.38 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.67 $17.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.78 $19.56
Premium $4.65 $10.70 $21.41
Diesel $5.30 $12.20 $24.40

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Hutchinson. The current time is 18:14:41.

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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.