How far is Sedgwick, KS from Hutchinson, KS?

The driving distance from Sedgwick, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.69 mi
00h 42m
Flight
29.36 mi
47.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Sedgwick.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.36 mi
Kilometers
47.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.69 mi
Kilometers
60.66 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Mon, May 4, 7:22 PM CDT
Return by in Sedgwick
Mon, May 4, 8:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sedgwick
2026-05-04T18:39
Arrive Hutchinson
Mon, May 4, 7:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sedgwick
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Paxton
KS

Township in Logan County, Kansas

From Sedgwick
18.9 mi
00h 21m
To Hutchinson
18.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
88°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Avenue

    1047 ft · 51 sec · North Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    1113 ft · 33 sec · East 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Madison Avenue

    947 ft · 26 sec · North Madison Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Ridge Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest 84th Street

    1155 ft · 32 sec · Southwest 84th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest 84th Street

    71 m · 6 sec · Southwest 84th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Ridge Road

    6 mi · 14 min · South Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    25.6 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 61 North

    1941 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Lorraine Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Lorraine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Ken Kennedy Freeway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ken Kennedy Freeway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Lorraine Street

    64 m · 13 sec · North Lorraine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 3rd Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Maple Street

    1742 ft · 51 sec · North Maple Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 7th Avenue

    948 ft · 29 sec · East 7th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    19 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sedgwick and Hutchinson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Ridge Road
7.32 mi · 19%
East 3rd Avenue
1.22 mi · 3%
South Lorraine Street
0.97 mi · 3%
Ken Kennedy Freeway
0.94 mi · 3%
KS 61 North
0.37 mi · 1%
North Maple Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

25.6 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paxton
00h 21m from Sedgwick
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sedgwick and Mostly Sunny near Hutchinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sedgwick to Hutchinson?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Sedgwick and 18.8 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sedgwick and Mostly Sunny near Hutchinson.

Stop Ideas Near Paxton

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

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

RAIL

Newton

22 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

30 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sedgwick and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 29.36 mi (47.25 km).

Sedgwick

#1 Sedgwick

City in Kansas

Population1,657
Coordinates37.9166800, -97.4225400
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Avenue (-97.423236, 37.916682)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.02
Round trip
$10.03
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.02 $10.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.65 $6.19 $12.38
Diesel $5.30 $7.05 $14.11

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Sedgwick and Hutchinson. The current time is 18:39:34.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.