How far is Silver Lake, KS from Hutchinson, KS?
The driving distance from Silver Lake, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
Human settlement in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Lake and Hutchinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake and Hutchinson.
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Start on South Chestnut Street
141 m · 17 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Continue on West Railroad Street
1079 ft · 46 sec · West Railroad Street
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Continue on West Railroad Avenue
3.7 mi · 5 min · West Railroad Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Northwest Crawford Road
2633 ft · 2 min · Northwest Crawford Road
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Turn right onto Northwest 39th Street
1 mi · 4 min · Northwest 39th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest Carlson Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Northwest Carlson Road
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Continue on Wabaunsee Street
1 km · 2 min · Wabaunsee Street
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Continue on Northwest Carlson Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Northwest Carlson Road
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Take the ramp right
1064 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
70.8 mi · 1 hr 11 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 · 47 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
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 Silver Lake 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.
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.
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake to Hutchinson?
The road trip is about 170.8 miles (274.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 85.3 miles from Silver Lake and 85.5 miles from Hutchinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Silver Lake and Mostly Sunny near Hutchinson.
Stop Ideas Near Solomon
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 Solomon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Silver Lake and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 133.07 mi (214.16 km).
#1 Silver Lake
City in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,395 |
| Coordinates | 39.1041700, -95.8586000 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.74 | $45.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.65 | $51.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.06 | $56.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.98 | $63.97 |
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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