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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Township in Logan County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North Washington Avenue
1047 ft · 51 sec · North Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
1113 ft · 33 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto North Madison Avenue
947 ft · 26 sec · North Madison Avenue
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Continue on South Ridge Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Ridge Road
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Continue on Southwest 84th Street
1155 ft · 32 sec · Southwest 84th Street
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Continue on Southwest 84th Street
71 m · 6 sec · Southwest 84th Street
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Continue on South Ridge Road
6 mi · 14 min · South Ridge Road
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Turn left
25.6 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 61 North
1941 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto South Lorraine Street
1.6 km · 1 min · South Lorraine Street
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Continue on Ken Kennedy Freeway
1.5 km · 2 min · Ken Kennedy Freeway
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Turn left onto North Lorraine Street
64 m · 13 sec · North Lorraine Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto North Maple Street
1742 ft · 51 sec · North Maple Street
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Turn left onto East 7th Avenue
948 ft · 29 sec · East 7th Avenue
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Turn right
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 Sedgwick 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.
Longest stretch
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25.6 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paxton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sedgwick and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 29.36 mi (47.25 km).
#1 Sedgwick
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,657 |
| Coordinates | 37.9166800, -97.4225400 |
| Altitude | 421 |
| 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: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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