How far is Sublette, KS from Hutchinson, KS?

The driving distance from Sublette, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
173.7 mi
02h 51m
Flight
164.1 mi
264.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.1 mi
Kilometers
264.09 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.7 mi
Kilometers
279.55 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM CDT
Return by in Sublette
Thu, Apr 23, 10:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sublette
2026-04-23T04:29
Arrive Hutchinson
Thu, Apr 23, 7:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sublette
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
Kinsley
KS

City in Edwards County, Kansas, United States of America

From Sublette
86.3 mi
01h 25m
To Hutchinson
87.4 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph WNW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Inman Street

    547 ft · 16 sec · South Inman Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East la Lande Avenue

    48.8 mi · 58 min · East la Lande Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep straight

    96 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    49 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    42.5 mi · 49 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Mohawk Road

    1325 ft · 21 sec · South Mohawk Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Blanchard Road Southwest

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Blanchard Road Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on West Blanchard Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · West Blanchard Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Woodie Seat Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue A East

    753 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto West Avenue A

    1080 ft · 33 sec · West Avenue A

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    565 ft · 22 sec · East 7th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East la Lande Avenue
95.2 mi · 55%
West Blanchard Avenue
2.01 mi · 1%
Blanchard Road Southwest
1.21 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.78 mi
Woodie Seat Freeway
0.76 mi
South Main Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

68.3 mi · 01h 19m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
164.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kinsley
01h 25m from Sublette
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sublette and Partly Sunny 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 Sublette to Hutchinson?

The road trip is about 173.7 miles (279.6 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Kinsley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.3 miles from Sublette and 87.4 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.12 one way or $46.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sublette and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hutchinson.

Stop Ideas Near Kinsley

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

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

RAIL

Dodge City

57 mi away
Central Ave & Wyatt Earp St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sublette and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 164.1 mi (264.09 km).

Sublette

#1 Sublette

City in Haskell County, Kansas, United States

Population1,324
Coordinates37.4816900, -100.8437700
Altitude888
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: South Inman Street (-100.843725, 37.48169)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.13 gal
23.2 L · about $23.12
Round trip
$46.23
12.26 gal · 46.4 L
Estimated CO2
54.5 kg one way
Round trip: 109 kg / 240 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.12 $46.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.07 $52.14
Premium $4.65 $28.53 $57.06
Diesel $5.30 $32.51 $65.03

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sublette and Hutchinson. The current time is 04:29:07.

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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.