How far is Overland Park, KS from Hutchinson, KS?

The driving distance from Overland Park, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.12 mi
03h 20m
Flight
187.31 mi
301.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.31 mi
Kilometers
301.44 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.12 mi
Kilometers
336.55 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Tue, May 12, 10:46 PM CDT
Return by in Overland Park
Wed, May 13, 2:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overland Park
2026-05-12T19:25
Arrive Hutchinson
Tue, May 12, 10:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Overland Park
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Plymouth
KS

Human settlement in United States of America

From Overland Park
104.5 mi
01h 40m
To Hutchinson
104.6 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Overland Park and Hutchinson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 81st Street

    71 m · 16 sec · West 81st Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Overland Park Drive

    82 m · 13 sec · Overland Park Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Valley View Drive

    761 ft · 30 sec · Valley View Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Newton Street

    157 m · 28 sec · Newton Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Santa Fe Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Santa Fe Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on West 87th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 87th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    1893 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    57.3 mi · 58 min

  12. 12

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

    1268 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    132 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion

    856 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    58 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    36.3 mi · 42 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 28 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 11th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    1556 ft · 46 sec · North Maple Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    948 ft · 29 sec · East 7th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Overland Park 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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 87th Street
99.1 mi · 47%
KS 150 West
38.2 mi · 18%
US 81 Business
26.9 mi · 13%
US 50
25.1 mi · 12%
East 11th Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
Santa Fe Drive
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West 87th Street

Continue straight

57.3 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
187.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 40m from Overland Park
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Overland Park and Sunny near Hutchinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Overland Park to Hutchinson?

The road trip is about 209.1 miles (336.5 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Overland Park and 104.6 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 187.3 miles (301.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 10:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, 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 Plymouth.

RAIL

Topeka

92 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Newton

97 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

114 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overland Park and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 187.31 mi (301.44 km).

Overland Park

#1 Overland Park

The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population197,381
Coordinates38.9822300, -94.6707900
Altitude329
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.670541, 38.98229)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.93 L · about $27.83
Round trip
$55.66
14.76 gal · 55.86 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.83 $55.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.39 $62.77
Premium $4.65 $34.35 $68.69
Diesel $5.30 $39.14 $78.29

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Overland Park and Hutchinson. The current time is 19:25:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.