How far is Menoken, KS from Hutchinson, KS?

The driving distance from Menoken, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 176.2 miles (283.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (221 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
176.17 mi
02h 39m
Flight
137.3 mi
220.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.3 mi
Kilometers
220.97 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.17 mi
Kilometers
283.52 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Sat, May 30, 8:36 PM CDT
Return by in Menoken
Sat, May 30, 11:16 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menoken
2026-05-30T17:57
Arrive Hutchinson
Sat, May 30, 8:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menoken
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
Abilene
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Menoken
88 mi
01h 19m
To Hutchinson
88.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 Menoken and Hutchinson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    2111 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, US 40 West, US 75 South, KS 4 West: Salina

    1395 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    82.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    24.2 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

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

    1336 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 11th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    1556 ft · 46 sec · North Maple Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    948 ft · 29 sec · East 7th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menoken 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
82.8 mi · 47%
I 135 South
37.4 mi · 21%
US 81 Business
26.9 mi · 15%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.2 mi · 14%
East 11th Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
North Maple Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

82.8 mi · 01h 24m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
137.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abilene
01h 19m from Menoken
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menoken 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 Menoken to Hutchinson?

The road trip is about 176.2 miles (283.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Menoken and 88.2 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 137.3 miles (221 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Abilene

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

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

RAIL

Newton

97 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

114 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menoken and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 137.3 mi (220.97 km).

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#1 Menoken

Township in Shawnee County, Kansas

Population1,613
Coordinates39.0908300, -95.7558200
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: US 24 (-95.755883, 39.091002)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.53 L · about $23.46
Round trip
$46.91
12.44 gal · 47.06 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.46 $46.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.45 $52.91
Premium $4.65 $28.95 $57.90
Diesel $5.30 $32.99 $65.98

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 Menoken and Hutchinson. The current time is 17:57:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.