Hutchinson to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1165.4 miles 1875.5 km · straight line
1357.4 miles actual route 2184.5 km · driving distance
24h 16min estimated drive time
$131 - $161 estimated fuel cost
~2h 51min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Hutchinson from Los Angeles?

The distance from Hutchinson to Los Angeles is 1165.4 miles (1875.5 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Hutchinson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1357.4 miles, taking about 24h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 51min. Both are located in United States — Hutchinson in Kansas and Los Angeles in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hutchinson and Los Angeles. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Hutchinson to Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 16min $131 - $161 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 7min $109–$204* Budget
Train ~31h 33min $163–$475* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hutchinson & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Hutchinson
38.06°N, 97.93°W
America/Chicago
468m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 388 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM