Hutchinson to Poplar Bluff: Road Trip Guide & Distance

423.2 miles 681.1 km · straight line
507.8 miles estimated 817.3 km · driving distance
10h 13min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
100° E bearing direction

How far is Hutchinson from Poplar Bluff?

The distance from Hutchinson to Poplar Bluff is 423.2 miles (681.1 km) as the crow flies. Poplar Bluff is located E of Hutchinson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 507.8 miles, taking about 10h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Hutchinson in Kansas and Poplar Bluff in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hutchinson and Poplar Bluff. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. 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 Poplar Bluff

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 13min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 16min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 42min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hutchinson & Poplar Bluff

Quick Facts

Hutchinson
38.06°N, 97.93°W
America/Chicago
468m elevation
Poplar Bluff
36.76°N, 90.39°W
America/Chicago
110m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients