How far is Saint George, KS from Hutchinson, KS?
The driving distance from Saint George, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Saline County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint George and Hutchinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Hutchinson.
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Start on Grant Street
93 m · 15 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto 1st Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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Continue on Military Trail Road
2879 ft · 58 sec · Military Trail Road
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Turn right onto Flush Road
1840 ft · 57 sec · Flush Road
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Turn left
6.6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Fort Riley Boulevard
14.3 mi · 19 min · Fort Riley Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 West, Salina
1531 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
27.7 mi · 28 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.2 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, US 81 South: Wichita
1336 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81 Business, KS 61, McPherson, Hutchinson
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
25 mi · 28 min
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Turn right onto East 11th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Maple Street
1556 ft · 46 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
909 ft · 26 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint George and Hutchinson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 135 South
Merge slight left
37.2 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Saint George and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight 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 Saint George to Hutchinson?
The road trip is about 140.9 miles (226.7 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
New Cambria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Saint George and 70.5 miles from Hutchinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 1:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Saint George and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hutchinson.
Stop Ideas Near New Cambria
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Cambria.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 112.86 mi (181.63 km).
#1 Saint George
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,017 |
| Coordinates | 39.1911100, -96.4202800 |
| Altitude | 312 |
| 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: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.14 | $42.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
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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