How far is Parker, KS from Hutchinson, KS?
The driving distance from Parker, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parker and Hutchinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker and Hutchinson.
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Start on South Center Avenue
1016 ft · 34 sec · South Center Avenue
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Turn left onto West Woodward Street
1129 ft · 31 sec · West Woodward Street
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Continue on West 2100th Road
1.2 km · 2 min · West 2100th Road
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Continue on Devlin Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Devlin Road
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Continue on West 2200th Road
3 mi · 7 min · West 2200th Road
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Continue on Northeast 2200 Road
3.3 mi · 8 min · Northeast 2200 Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Trego Road
1 mi · 3 min · Northeast Trego Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 km · 55 sec
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Turn right onto Scipio Road
1 km · 2 min · Scipio Road
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Continue on Osage Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Osage Road
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Continue on 2400 Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · 2400 Road
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Continue on Oregon Road
1500 ft · 41 sec · Oregon Road
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Continue on 2350 Road
4 mi · 10 min · 2350 Road
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Turn right
14.8 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit left toward I 35 South, US 50 East: Wichita
2218 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
55.1 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton
1268 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
132 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
814 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
24.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion
856 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
58 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
36.3 mi · 42 min
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Turn left
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 Business, KS 61, McPherson, Hutchinson
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
25 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto East 11th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Maple Street
1556 ft · 46 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
948 ft · 29 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Turn right
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 Parker 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.
I 35 South
Merge slight left
55.1 mi · 00h 56m
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 Parker and Chance Rain Showers 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 Parker to Hutchinson?
The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Toledo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Parker and 88.9 miles from Hutchinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.85 one way or $49.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Parker and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hutchinson.
Stop Ideas Near Toledo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Toledo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parker and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 160.59 mi (258.45 km).
#1 Parker
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,052 |
| Coordinates | 38.3283500, -94.9919100 |
| Altitude | 306 |
| 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: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.85 | $49.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.03 | $56.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.67 | $61.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.95 | $69.91 |
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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