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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
186.76 mi
03h 09m
Flight
160.59 mi
258.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.59 mi
Kilometers
258.45 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.76 mi
Kilometers
300.56 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Sat, May 30, 10:49 PM CDT
Return by in Parker
Sun, May 31, 1:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Parker
2026-05-30T19:39
Arrive Hutchinson
Sat, May 30, 10:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Parker
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
Toledo
KS

Human settlement in United States of America

From Parker
97.9 mi
01h 34m
To Hutchinson
88.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Center Avenue

    1016 ft · 34 sec · South Center Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Woodward Street

    1129 ft · 31 sec · West Woodward Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West 2100th Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · West 2100th Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Devlin Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Devlin Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West 2200th Road

    3 mi · 7 min · West 2200th Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Northeast 2200 Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · Northeast 2200 Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast Trego Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Northeast Trego Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 km · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Scipio Road

    1 km · 2 min · Scipio Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Osage Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Osage Road

  11. 11

    Continue on 2400 Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 2400 Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Oregon Road

    1500 ft · 41 sec · Oregon Road

  13. 13

    Continue on 2350 Road

    4 mi · 10 min · 2350 Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    14.8 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward I 35 South, US 50 East: Wichita

    2218 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    55.1 mi · 56 min

  17. 17

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

    1268 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    132 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion

    856 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    58 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    36.3 mi · 42 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 28 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East 11th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    1556 ft · 46 sec · North Maple Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    948 ft · 29 sec · East 7th Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Parker 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
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
55.5 mi · 30%
KS 150 West
38.2 mi · 20%
US 81 Business
26.9 mi · 14%
US 50
25.1 mi · 13%
2350 Road
3.99 mi · 2%
Northeast 2200 Road
3.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
160.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toledo
01h 34m from Parker
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Topeka

93 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Newton

95 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

116 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Parker and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 160.59 mi (258.45 km).

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#1 Parker

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,052
Coordinates38.3283500, -94.9919100
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: North Center Avenue (-94.991923, 38.328373)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.95 L · about $24.85
Round trip
$49.70
13.18 gal · 49.9 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kansas · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Parker and Hutchinson. The current time is 19:39:46.

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.