How far is Prairie Village, KS from Hutchinson, KS?

The driving distance from Prairie Village, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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
210.06 mi
03h 24m
Flight
189.41 mi
304.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.41 mi
Kilometers
304.82 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.06 mi
Kilometers
338.06 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Fri, May 1, 6:15 AM CDT
Return by in Prairie Village
Fri, May 1, 9:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie Village
2026-05-01T02:51
Arrive Hutchinson
Fri, May 1, 6:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairie Village
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 Prairie Village
105.8 mi
01h 42m
To Hutchinson
104.3 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
64°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Village and Hutchinson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    721 ft · 59 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 75th Street

    3.6 mi · 8 min · West 75th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 35 South, US 56 West, US 69 South, US 169 South: Wichita

    1079 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    57.3 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

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

    1268 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    132 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion

    856 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    58 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    36.3 mi · 42 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 28 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 11th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    1556 ft · 46 sec · North Maple Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    948 ft · 29 sec · East 7th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie Village 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
99.4 mi · 47%
KS 150 West
38.2 mi · 18%
US 81 Business
26.9 mi · 13%
US 50
25.1 mi · 12%
West 75th Street
3.6 mi · 2%
East 11th Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
189.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 42m from Prairie Village
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Prairie Village and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Hutchinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Prairie Village to Hutchinson?

The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.1 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 105.8 miles from Prairie Village and 104.3 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.94 one way or $55.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Prairie Village and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 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 Prairie Village and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 189.41 mi (304.82 km).

Prairie Village

#1 Prairie Village

City in Kansas, United States

Population21,877
Coordinates38.9916700, -94.6335700
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.632895, 38.991974)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.41 gal
28.06 L · about $27.94
Round trip
$55.89
14.82 gal · 56.12 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.7 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.94 $55.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.51 $63.03
Premium $4.65 $34.49 $68.97
Diesel $5.30 $39.30 $78.61

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Prairie Village and Hutchinson. The current time is 02:51:38.

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.