How far is Reno, KS from Hutchinson, KS?

The driving distance from Reno, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (268 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
192.69 mi
03h 04m
Flight
166.51 mi
267.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.51 mi
Kilometers
267.97 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.69 mi
Kilometers
310.1 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Fri, May 1, 10:36 AM CDT
Return by in Reno
Fri, May 1, 1:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Reno
2026-05-01T07:31
Arrive Hutchinson
Fri, May 1, 10:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Reno
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Reno
97.1 mi
01h 32m
To Hutchinson
95.6 mi
01h 32m

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 8 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 Reno and Hutchinson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woodend Road

    27 m · 6 sec · Woodend Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chieftain Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Chieftain Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    1 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward KTA Entrance Road

    889 ft · 22 sec · KTA Entrance Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 West: Topeka

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 70 West: Topeka

    126 m · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto I 70 West: Topeka

    1027 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    19.4 mi · 19 min · Kansas Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    57.1 mi · 57 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    2280 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    607 ft · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Newton

    722 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    97 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion

    856 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    58 m · 3 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    36.3 mi · 42 min

  22. 22

    Turn left

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 28 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East 11th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    1556 ft · 46 sec · North Maple Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    948 ft · 29 sec · East 7th Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Reno 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
31 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
3 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
77 mi · 40%
KS 150 West
38.2 mi · 20%
US 81 Business
26.9 mi · 14%
US 50
25 mi · 13%
Chieftain Road
7.6 mi · 4%
East 11th Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Kansas Turnpike

57.1 mi · 00h 57m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
166.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Toledo
01h 32m from Reno
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Reno 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 Reno to Hutchinson?

The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.1 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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 97.1 miles from Reno and 95.6 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 166.5 miles (268 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.64 one way or $51.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Reno and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 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 Reno and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 166.51 mi (267.97 km).

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#1 Reno

City in United States of America

Population1,526
Coordinates39.0511100, -95.1199700
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodend Road (-95.119958, 39.051183)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.74 L · about $25.64
Round trip
$51.29
13.6 gal · 51.48 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.64 $51.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.92 $57.84
Premium $4.65 $31.65 $63.29
Diesel $5.30 $36.07 $72.13

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 Reno and Hutchinson. The current time is 07:31:14.

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.