How far is Oakley, KS from Hutchinson, KS?
The driving distance from Oakley, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakley and Hutchinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakley and Hutchinson.
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Start on US Highway 83 Bypass
1263 ft · 1 min · US Highway 83 Bypass
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Turn left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Eagle Eye
3.2 mi · 4 min · Eagle Eye
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Take the ramp right
915 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
142.7 mi · 2 hr 23 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 Oakley 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
143 mi · 02h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Oakley 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 Oakley to Hutchinson?
The road trip is about 214.9 miles (345.9 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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 105.9 miles from Oakley and 109.1 miles from Hutchinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.9 miles (281.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.58 one way or $57.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oakley and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hutchinson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakley and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 174.9 mi (281.47 km).
#1 Oakley
City in Kansas
| Population | 2,030 |
| Coordinates | 39.1333400, -100.8637600 |
| Altitude | 934 |
| 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: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.58 | $57.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.24 | $64.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.28 | $70.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.20 | $80.41 |
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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