How far is Ness City, KS from Hutchinson, KS?

The driving distance from Ness City, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.6 miles (178 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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
130.32 mi
02h 17m
Flight
110.61 mi
178.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.61 mi
Kilometers
178.01 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.32 mi
Kilometers
209.73 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Wed, Jun 3, 2:31 AM CDT
Return by in Ness City
Wed, Jun 3, 4:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ness City
2026-06-03T00:14
Arrive Hutchinson
Wed, Jun 3, 2:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ness City
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
Great Bend
KS

City in Barton County, Kansas, United States

From Ness City
61.7 mi
01h 08m
To Hutchinson
68.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ness City and Hutchinson.

  1. 1

    Start on West Sycamore Street

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · West Sycamore Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    12.4 mi · 18 min · 10th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Santa Fe Avenue

    20.3 mi · 23 min · East Santa Fe Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Grand Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Broadway Avenue

    22.4 mi · 26 min · North Broadway Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilson Rd, Nickerson Blvd

    2090 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    145 m · 7 sec · North Wilson Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Nickerson Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Nickerson Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West 5th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    842 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    565 ft · 22 sec · East 7th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ness City 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Sycamore Street
62.5 mi · 48%
North Broadway Avenue
22.4 mi · 17%
East Santa Fe Avenue
20.3 mi · 16%
10th Street
12.4 mi · 10%
Nickerson Boulevard
3.37 mi · 3%
South Grand Avenue
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Sycamore Street

Start on West Sycamore Street

62.5 mi · 01h 13m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
110.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Bend
01h 08m from Ness City
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ness City and 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 Ness City to Hutchinson?

The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Great Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from Ness City and 68.6 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 110.6 miles (178 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ness City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hutchinson.

Stop Ideas Near Great Bend

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Great Bend and the surrounding midpoint area.
Great Bend City Hall
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

Great Bend City Hall

Great Bend , KS
1209 Williams St, Great Bend, KS 67530
Rating 4.2/5 21 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Pawnee Rock City Hall

Pawnee Rock , KS
508 Centre St, Pawnee Rock, KS 67567
City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Great Bend.

RAIL

Hutchinson

81 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ness City and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 110.61 mi (178.01 km).

Ness City

#1 Ness City

City in Ness County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,303
Coordinates38.4527900, -99.9065100
Altitude687
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: West Sycamore Street (-99.906509, 38.452837)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.41 L · about $17.35
Round trip
$34.69
9.2 gal · 34.82 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.35 $34.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.56 $39.13
Premium $4.65 $21.41 $42.82
Diesel $5.30 $24.40 $48.80

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Ness City and Hutchinson. The current time is 00:14:37.

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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.