How far is Newton, KS from Hutchinson, KS?
The driving distance from Newton, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
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
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Township in Harvey County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newton and Hutchinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newton and Hutchinson.
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Start on North Main Street
20 m · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
636 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Old Mill Road
1035 ft · 47 sec · Old Mill Road
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Meridian Road
1.4 km · 1 min · South Meridian Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 50 West: Hutchinson
2196 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 61 North
1941 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto South Lorraine Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South Lorraine Street
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Continue on Ken Kennedy Freeway
1.5 km · 2 min · Ken Kennedy Freeway
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Turn left onto North Lorraine Street
64 m · 13 sec · North Lorraine Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto North Maple Street
1741 ft · 51 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn left 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 Newton and Hutchinson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 50 West
Merge slight left
28.3 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newton and Mostly Sunny near Hutchinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newton to Hutchinson?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Burrton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Newton and 17.6 miles from Hutchinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newton and Mostly Sunny near Hutchinson.
Stop Ideas Near Burrton
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 Burrton.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 31.83 mi (51.22 km).
#1 Newton
City in Kansas
| Population | 18,744 |
| Coordinates | 38.0466800, -97.3450400 |
| Altitude | 441 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.68 | $9.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.77 | $11.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
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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