How far is Moundridge, KS from Hutchinson, KS?
The driving distance from Moundridge, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moundridge and Hutchinson.
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Start on Cole Street
16 m · 8 sec · Cole Street
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Turn left onto Christian Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Christian Avenue
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Continue on 22nd Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · 22nd Avenue
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Take the ramp left
893 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Comanche Road, 18th Avenue
1259 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Comanche Road
8.1 mi · 12 min · Comanche Road
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Turn left
18.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto East 11th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Maple Street
1556 ft · 46 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
909 ft · 26 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moundridge and Hutchinson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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18.9 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Moundridge and Sunny near Hutchinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moundridge to Hutchinson?
The road trip is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Inman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Moundridge and 13.4 miles from Hutchinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moundridge and Sunny near Hutchinson.
Stop Ideas Near Inman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inman.
Hutchinson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moundridge and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 24.38 mi (39.24 km).
#1 Moundridge
City in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,861 |
| Coordinates | 38.2030700, -97.5192100 |
| Altitude | 455 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
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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