How far is Medicine Lodge, KS from Hutchinson, KS?
The driving distance from Medicine Lodge, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medicine Lodge and Hutchinson.
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Start on the route
47 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto North Cherry Street
67 m · 15 sec · North Cherry Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Avenue
1697 ft · 1 min · West 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North Iliff Street
28.2 mi · 40 min · North Iliff Street
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Turn right onto Lake Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lake Road
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Turn left onto Southeast 10th Avenue
2839 ft · 1 min · Southeast 10th Avenue
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Continue on Country Club Road
2571 ft · 1 min · Country Club Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 1st Street
1438 ft · 48 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left
44.2 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto South Mohawk Road
1325 ft · 21 sec · South Mohawk Road
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Turn right onto Blanchard Road Southwest
1.2 mi · 2 min · Blanchard Road Southwest
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Continue on West Blanchard Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · West Blanchard Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · Woodie Seat Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue A East
753 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Avenue A
1080 ft · 33 sec · West Avenue A
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 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 Medicine Lodge 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
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44.2 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Medicine Lodge and Sunny near Hutchinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medicine Lodge to Hutchinson?
The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Preston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Medicine Lodge and 37.7 miles from Hutchinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Medicine Lodge and Sunny near Hutchinson.
Stop Ideas Near Preston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medicine Lodge and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 64.56 mi (103.9 km).
#1 Medicine Lodge
City in Barber County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,804 |
| Coordinates | 37.2811300, -98.5803600 |
| Altitude | 456 |
| 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: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.06 | $30.13 |
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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