How far is Rose Hill, KS from Hutchinson, KS?
The driving distance from Rose Hill, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rose Hill and Hutchinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rose Hill and Hutchinson.
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Start on East Showalter Street
10 m · 4 sec · East Showalter Street
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Turn right onto South Rose Hill Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Rose Hill Road
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Continue on Southwest Butler Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Southwest Butler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southwest Butler Road;Southwest 150th Street
53 m · 3 sec · Southwest Butler Road
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Exit the rotary onto Southwest Butler Road
3 mi · 5 min · Southwest Butler Road
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Continue on South Andover Road
2 mi · 4 min · South Andover Road
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Turn left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, KS 96: Kansas Turnpike
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 North, KS 96 West, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina, Hutchinson
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 235 West, KS 96 West
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
1576 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson
41.4 mi · 47 min
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Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway
1.2 km · 1 min · Woodie Seat Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Avenue A East
753 ft · 29 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Avenue A
1080 ft · 33 sec · West Avenue A
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
565 ft · 22 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Turn left
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 Rose Hill and Hutchinson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
KS 96
Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson
41.4 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Rose Hill 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 Rose Hill to Hutchinson?
The road trip is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Maize is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Rose Hill and 34.6 miles from Hutchinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.16 one way or $18.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Rose Hill and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hutchinson.
Stop Ideas Near Maize
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maize.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rose Hill and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 55.56 mi (89.42 km).
#1 Rose Hill
City in Butler County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 3,979 |
| Coordinates | 37.5583500, -97.1350400 |
| Altitude | 409 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.89 | $25.78 |
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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