How far is Wakarusa, KS from Hutchinson, KS?
The driving distance from Wakarusa, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 167 miles (268.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.6 miles (215 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
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 Chase County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wakarusa and Hutchinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wakarusa and Hutchinson.
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Start on Southwest Kingston Road
9 m · 3 sec · Southwest Kingston Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 3rd Street
55 m · 11 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Jordan Road
1591 ft · 1 min · Southwest Jordan Road
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Continue on Southwest 97th Street
2738 ft · 2 min · Southwest 97th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Topeka Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southwest Topeka Boulevard
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Turn left
1196 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 East, I 335
2324 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
2667 ft · 52 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I-335 South: Emporia, Wichita
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
50.1 mi · 50 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
2280 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight right
607 ft · 7 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Newton
722 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
97 m · 8 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
8 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
814 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
24.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion
856 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
58 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
36.3 mi · 42 min
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Turn left
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 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 Wakarusa 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.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
50.1 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Sunny leaving Wakarusa and Sunny near Hutchinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wakarusa to Hutchinson?
The road trip is about 167 miles (268.7 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Elmdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Wakarusa and 82.7 miles from Hutchinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.6 miles (215 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.21 one way or $44.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wakarusa and Sunny near Hutchinson.
Stop Ideas Near Elmdale
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 Elmdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wakarusa and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 133.61 mi (215.02 km).
#1 Wakarusa
Census-designated place in Shawnee County, Kansas
| Population | 2,174 |
| Coordinates | 38.8858400, -95.6958200 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| 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: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.05 | $50.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.41 | $54.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.24 | $62.48 |
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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