How far is Yates Center, KS from Hutchinson, KS?

The driving distance from Yates Center, KS to Hutchinson, KS is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.79 mi
02h 20m
Flight
120.27 mi
193.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.27 mi
Kilometers
193.56 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.79 mi
Kilometers
218.53 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hutchinson
Mon, May 25, 4:14 AM CDT
Return by in Yates Center
Mon, May 25, 6:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yates Center
2026-05-25T01:54
Arrive Hutchinson
Mon, May 25, 4:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yates Center
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
Towanda
KS

Township in Butler County, Kansas

From Yates Center
67.9 mi
01h 10m
To Hutchinson
68 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SSE
Destination
86°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Yates Center and Hutchinson.

  1. 1

    Start on West Rutledge Street

    42 m · 11 sec · West Rutledge Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South State Street

    753 ft · 37 sec · South State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Mary Street

    2733 ft · 50 sec · West Mary Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 80th Road

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min · 80th Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest 20th Street

    25.2 mi · 28 min · Southwest 20th Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson

    1576 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 96, Hutchinson

    41.4 mi · 47 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Woodie Seat Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Avenue A East

    753 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto West Avenue A

    1080 ft · 33 sec · West Avenue A

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    565 ft · 22 sec · East 7th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Yates Center 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
80th Road
64.8 mi · 48%
KS 96
41.4 mi · 30%
Southwest 20th Street
26.8 mi · 20%
Woodie Seat Freeway
0.76 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.67 mi
West Mary Street
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

80th Road

Continue on 80th Road

64.8 mi · 01h 18m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
120.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Towanda
01h 10m from Yates Center
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yates Center and Sunny near Hutchinson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Yates Center to Hutchinson?

The road trip is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Towanda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.9 miles from Yates Center and 68 miles from Hutchinson.

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

The direct path is about 120.3 miles (193.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yates Center and Sunny near Hutchinson.

Stop Ideas Near Towanda

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

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

RAIL

Newton

41 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

87 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yates Center and Hutchinson. Straight-line distance: 120.27 mi (193.56 km).

Yates Center

#1 Yates Center

County seat in Kansas

Population1,267
Coordinates37.8811500, -95.7333200
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Hutchinson

#2 Hutchinson

The county seat of Reno County, Kansas.

Population40,209
Coordinates38.0608400, -97.9297700
Altitude468
CountryUnited States
Start: West Rutledge Street (-95.73332, 37.881388)
End: East 7th Avenue (-97.92977, 38.060748)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.14 L · about $18.06
Round trip
$36.13
9.58 gal · 36.28 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.06 $36.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.37 $40.74
Premium $4.65 $22.29 $44.59
Diesel $5.30 $25.41 $50.81

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Yates Center and Hutchinson. The current time is 01:54:46.

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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.