How far is North Newton, KS from Hutchinson, KS?
The driving distance from North Newton, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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 42m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Newton and Hutchinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Newton and Hutchinson.
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Start on North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson
31.1 mi · 37 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
1742 ft · 51 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn left onto East 7th Avenue
948 ft · 29 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Turn right
19 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North 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
Take the exit slight right toward US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson
31.1 mi · 00h 37m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Newton and Mostly Sunny 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 North Newton to Hutchinson?
The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Paxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from North Newton and 20 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 8.4 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 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Newton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hutchinson.
Stop Ideas Near Paxton
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 Paxton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Newton and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 31.79 mi (51.16 km).
#1 North Newton
City in Harvey County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,762 |
| Coordinates | 38.0722300, -97.3455900 |
| Altitude | 438 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
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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