How far is Rossville, KS from Hutchinson, KS?

The driving distance from Rossville, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 167 miles (268.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.97 mi
02h 34m
Flight
130.11 mi
209.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.11 mi
Kilometers
209.39 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.97 mi
Kilometers
268.72 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Sat, May 30, 8:35 PM CDT
Return by in Rossville
Sat, May 30, 11:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rossville
2026-05-30T18:00
Arrive Hutchinson
Sat, May 30, 8:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rossville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Solomon
KS

Human settlement in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America

From Rossville
83.4 mi
01h 17m
To Hutchinson
83.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Rossville and Hutchinson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Anderson Street

    78 m · 19 sec · East Anderson Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    1665 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Northwest Rossville Road

    3178 ft · 1 min · Northwest Rossville Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest 42nd Terrace

    1407 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 42nd Terrace

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest Carlson Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Northwest Carlson Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Wabaunsee Street

    1 km · 2 min · Wabaunsee Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwest Carlson Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Northwest Carlson Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1064 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    24.2 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, US 81 South: Wichita

    1336 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    37.2 mi · 37 min

  13. 13

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    25 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 11th Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    1556 ft · 46 sec · North Maple Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    948 ft · 29 sec · East 7th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rossville 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
70.8 mi · 42%
I 135 South
37.4 mi · 22%
US 81 Business
26.9 mi · 16%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.2 mi · 15%
Northwest Carlson Road
3.99 mi · 2%
East 11th Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

70.8 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
130.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Solomon
01h 17m from Rossville
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rossville 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 Rossville to Hutchinson?

The road trip is about 167 miles (268.7 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Solomon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.4 miles from Rossville and 83.6 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.21 one way or $44.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rossville and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hutchinson.

Stop Ideas Near Solomon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Newton

97 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

108 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 130.11 mi (209.39 km).

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#1 Rossville

Township in Shawnee County, Kansas

Population1,115
Coordinates39.1361100, -95.9516600
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: East Anderson Street (-95.951452, 39.136344)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.3 L · about $22.21
Round trip
$44.42
11.78 gal · 44.6 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.21 $44.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.05 $50.10
Premium $4.65 $27.41 $54.82
Diesel $5.30 $31.24 $62.48

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Rossville and Hutchinson. The current time is 18:00:57.

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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.