How far is Park, KS from Hutchinson, KS?

The driving distance from Park, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.37 mi
03h 03m
Flight
149.96 mi
241.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.96 mi
Kilometers
241.33 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.37 mi
Kilometers
303.15 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Fri, Nov 6, 4:43 PM CST
Return by in Park
Fri, Nov 6, 7:46 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Park
2026-11-06T13:40
Arrive Hutchinson
Fri, Nov 6, 4:43 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CST

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

Leave by
10:54 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Park
9:00 PM CST
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
Bunker Hill
KS

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

From Park
92.6 mi
01h 31m
To Hutchinson
95.8 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
56°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cottonwood Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Cottonwood Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    890 ft · 44 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    938 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Highway 40

    850 ft · 23 sec · Old Highway 40

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1504 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    118.8 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 14 South: Ellsworth

    997 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 15th Road

    7.4 mi · 10 min · 15th Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    2721 ft · 1 min · 15th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    49.3 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilson Rd, Nickerson Blvd

    2090 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Wilson Road

    145 m · 7 sec · North Wilson Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Nickerson Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Nickerson Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on West 5th Avenue

    1.6 km · 3 min · West 5th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    842 ft · 26 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    565 ft · 22 sec · East 7th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
119 mi · 63%
15th Road
7.41 mi · 4%
Nickerson Boulevard
3.37 mi · 2%
West 5th Avenue
0.98 mi · 1%
Old Highway 40
0.64 mi
15th Street
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

119 mi · 01h 59m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
149.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bunker Hill
01h 31m from Park
Leave By
10:54 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Park and Partly Sunny near Hutchinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Bunker Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Park and 95.8 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 149.9 miles (241.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Park and Partly Sunny near Hutchinson.

Stop Ideas Near Bunker Hill

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

113 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Park and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 149.96 mi (241.33 km).

Park

#1 Park

City in Gove County, Kansas, United States

Population109
Coordinates39.1125100, -100.3587500
Altitude838
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: Cottonwood Street (-100.358198, 39.112498)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.16 L · about $25.42
Round trip
$50.83
13.3 gal · 50.32 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $25.42 $50.83
Mid-grade $4.19 $27.86 $55.71
Premium $4.55 $30.28 $60.57
Diesel $5.92 $39.37 $78.75

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Park and Hutchinson. The current time is 13:40:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.