How far is Mission Hills, KS from Hutchinson, KS?

The driving distance from Mission Hills, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.24 mi
03h 29m
Flight
190.84 mi
307.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.84 mi
Kilometers
307.13 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.24 mi
Kilometers
341.57 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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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 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Mon, Jun 1, 9:26 AM CDT
Return by in Mission Hills
Mon, Jun 1, 12:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mission Hills
2026-06-01T05:57
Arrive Hutchinson
Mon, Jun 1, 9:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mission Hills
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Emporia
KS

County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Mission Hills
106.9 mi
01h 44m
To Hutchinson
105.4 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NNE
Destination
91°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mission Hills and Hutchinson.

  1. 1

    Start on Verona Road

    1279 ft · 58 sec · Verona Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 63rd Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West 63rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nall Avenue

    113 m · 11 sec · Nall Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 35 South, US 56 West, US 69 South, US 169 South: Wichita

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 39 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    57.3 mi · 58 min

  9. 9

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

    1268 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    132 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion

    856 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    58 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    36.3 mi · 42 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 28 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 11th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    1556 ft · 46 sec · North Maple Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    948 ft · 29 sec · East 7th Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mission Hills 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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
101 mi · 48%
KS 150 West
38.2 mi · 18%
US 81 Business
26.9 mi · 13%
US 50
25.1 mi · 12%
Shawnee Mission Parkway
2.49 mi · 1%
West 63rd Street
1.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Continue straight

57.3 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
190.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
01h 44m from Mission Hills
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mission Hills and Sunny then Slight 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 Mission Hills to Hutchinson?

The road trip is about 212.3 miles (341.6 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Mission Hills and 105.4 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 190.8 miles (307.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.24 one way or $56.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mission Hills and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hutchinson.

Stop Ideas Near Emporia

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

85 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

104 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mission Hills and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 190.84 mi (307.13 km).

Mission Hills

#1 Mission Hills

Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California

Population3,533
Coordinates39.0177800, -94.6169000
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: Verona Road (-94.616933, 39.017638)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.49 gal
28.35 L · about $28.24
Round trip
$56.49
14.98 gal · 56.7 L
Estimated CO2
66.6 kg one way
Round trip: 133.1 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.24 $56.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.85 $63.71
Premium $4.65 $34.86 $69.72
Diesel $5.30 $39.73 $79.45

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Mission Hills and Hutchinson. The current time is 05:57:02.

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.