How far is Overbrook, KS from Hutchinson, KS?

The driving distance from Overbrook, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
161.92 mi
02h 46m
Flight
137.72 mi
221.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.72 mi
Kilometers
221.64 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.92 mi
Kilometers
260.58 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Mon, May 4, 9:38 PM CDT
Return by in Overbrook
Tue, May 5, 12:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overbrook
2026-05-04T18:52
Arrive Hutchinson
Mon, May 4, 9:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Overbrook
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
Elmdale
KS

Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America

From Overbrook
84.3 mi
01h 23m
To Hutchinson
77.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
88°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Overbrook and Hutchinson.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    34 m · 10 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    658 ft · 23 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 157th Street

    6.9 mi · 9 min · West 157th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    57 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    15.3 mi · 19 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    27.6 mi · 28 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton

    1268 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    132 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion

    856 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    58 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    36.3 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81 Business, KS 61, McPherson, Hutchinson

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 28 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 11th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    1556 ft · 46 sec · North Maple Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    948 ft · 29 sec · East 7th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Overbrook and Hutchinson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 157th Street
59.8 mi · 37%
KS 150 West
38.2 mi · 24%
US 81 Business
26.9 mi · 17%
US 50
25.1 mi · 15%
East 11th Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
North Maple Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

KS 150 West

Exit the roundabout

36.3 mi · 00h 42m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
137.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmdale
01h 23m from Overbrook
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Overbrook 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 Overbrook to Hutchinson?

The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Elmdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Overbrook and 77.6 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Overbrook and Mostly Sunny near Hutchinson.

Stop Ideas Near Elmdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elmdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmdale.

RAIL

Newton

71 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Topeka

114 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Hutchinson

118 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overbrook and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 137.72 mi (221.64 km).

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#1 Overbrook

Human settlement in Osage County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,005
Coordinates38.7805600, -95.5572000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-95.557199, 38.780521)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.63 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.06
11.42 gal · 43.26 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.53 $43.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.28 $48.57
Premium $4.65 $26.57 $53.15
Diesel $5.30 $30.29 $60.57

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Overbrook and Hutchinson. The current time is 18:52:41.

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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.