How far is Norton, KS from Hutchinson, KS?
The driving distance from Norton, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 217.9 miles (350.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norton and Hutchinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norton and Hutchinson.
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Start on North 2nd Avenue
9 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto West Wilton Street
763 ft · 39 sec · West Wilton Street
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Turn left onto North State Street
1739 ft · 31 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto East Holme Street
14.1 mi · 17 min · East Holme Street
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Continue on Highway 36
17 mi · 20 min · Highway 36
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Continue on West State Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto East 100 Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · East 100 Road
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Continue on Central Avenue
2640 ft · 56 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on East 100 Road
18.1 mi · 22 min · East 100 Road
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Continue on North Washington Street
35.6 mi · 43 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on North Vine Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Vine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
38 m · 2 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
944 ft · 22 sec · North Vine Street
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Continue on North Vine Street
30 m · 1 sec · North Vine Street
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Take the exit slight right
949 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
59.3 mi · 59 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 14 South: Ellsworth
997 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto 15th Road
7.4 mi · 10 min · 15th Road
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Turn left onto 15th Street
2721 ft · 1 min · 15th Street
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
49.3 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilson Rd, Nickerson Blvd
2090 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto North Wilson Road
145 m · 7 sec · North Wilson Road
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Continue on Nickerson Boulevard
3.4 mi · 5 min · Nickerson Boulevard
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Continue on West 5th Avenue
1.6 km · 3 min · West 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
842 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
565 ft · 22 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Turn left
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 Norton and Hutchinson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
59.3 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norton and Sunny near Hutchinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norton to Hutchinson?
The road trip is about 217.9 miles (350.7 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Gorham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Norton and 109.4 miles from Hutchinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.00 one way or $58.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norton and Sunny near Hutchinson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norton and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 161.61 mi (260.08 km).
#1 Norton
City in Norton County, Kansas
| Population | 2,709 |
| Coordinates | 39.8338900, -99.8915100 |
| Altitude | 705 |
| 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: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.71 | $65.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.79 | $71.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.79 | $81.58 |
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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