How far is Wellsville, KS from Hutchinson, KS?
The driving distance from Wellsville, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.8 miles (258.8 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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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 51m.
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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellsville and Hutchinson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellsville and Hutchinson.
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Start on East 6th Street
1903 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto Poplar Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Poplar Street
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Take the ramp right
1569 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
70 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton
1268 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
132 m · 6 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 Wellsville and Hutchinson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Poplar Street
Merge slight left
70 mi · 01h 10m
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 Wellsville and Sunny near Hutchinson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wellsville to Hutchinson?
The road trip is about 178.4 miles (287.1 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?
Strong City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90 miles from Wellsville and 88.4 miles from Hutchinson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 $23.76 one way or $47.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wellsville and Sunny near Hutchinson.
Stop Ideas Near Strong City
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 Strong City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellsville and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 160.79 mi (258.76 km).
#1 Wellsville
Citty in Kansas
| Population | 1,784 |
| Coordinates | 38.7183400, -95.0816400 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 287 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.76 | $47.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.79 | $53.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.42 | $66.83 |
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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