Where is Hutchinson, Kansas, USA?

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Where is Hutchinson Located? - Hutchinson is a city located in the Reno County of Kansas, United States. Hutchinson lies between 43.9106 Degrees North latitudes and 69.8206 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Hutchinson, Kansas

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Where is Hutchinson?: The Google Map showing the location of Hutchinson in the U.S. state of Kansas.

Where is Hutchinson Located?

Hutchinson is a city located in the Reno County of Kansas, United States. Hutchinson lies between 43.9106 Degrees North latitudes and 69.8206 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Hutchinson city is 40006 people and the city has a total area of 24.58 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Hutchinson, Kansas Quick Facts

Property Information
CityHutchinson
CountyReno County
StateKansas
State CapitalTopeka
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude38.0608° N
Longitude97.9298° W
Elevation1,526 ft (465 m)
Land Area24.07 sq mi
Water Area0.18 sq mi
Total Area24.25 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)40,006 (2020 Census)
Population DensityApproximately 1,662 per sq mi
ZIP Codes67501, 67502, 67504, 67505
Area Code620
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code20-33625
Congressional DistrictKansas's 1st Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Hutchinson, Kansas

  • South Hutchinson, Kansas - South - 2 mi
  • Buhler, Kansas - Northeast - 8 mi
  • Nickerson, Kansas - Northwest - 11 mi
  • Yoder, Kansas - South - 12 mi
  • Sterling, Kansas - Southwest - 18 mi
  • McPherson, Kansas - Northeast - 31 mi
  • Newton, Kansas - East - 33 mi
  • Great Bend, Kansas - Northwest - 55 mi
  • Wichita, Kansas - Southeast - 49 mi
  • Salina, Kansas - North - 72 mi

Driving Distances from Hutchinson, Kansas

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
South HutchinsonKansas25 minutes
BuhlerKansas812 minutes
NickersonKansas1115 minutes
YoderKansas1218 minutes
SterlingKansas1822 minutes
McPhersonKansas3135 minutes
NewtonKansas3340 minutes
WichitaKansas4950 minutes
Great BendKansas551 hour
SalinaKansas721 hour 15 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Hutchinson, Kansas

Transportation Details
Airport NameHutchinson Regional Airport
IATA CodeHUT
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysUS Highway 50, US Highway 61, Kansas Highway 96, Kansas Highway 14
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo passenger rail service; nearest Amtrak station in Newton
Local Bus/Transit ServiceHutchinson Transit
  • US Highway 50 provides east-west access between Hutchinson, Dodge City, Newton, and the greater Kansas highway network.
  • US Highway 61 and Kansas Highways 14 and 96 connect the city with central and western Kansas communities.
  • Hutchinson Regional Airport supports general aviation and limited commercial aviation services.
  • Hutchinson Transit operates local public transportation throughout the city and surrounding neighborhoods.
  • The city's central location makes Hutchinson an important transportation, agricultural, and manufacturing hub in south-central Kansas.

What are top Places to Visit in Hutchinson, Kansas

Landmark Name Type
StratacaUnderground Salt Mine Museum
Kansas CosmosphereSpace Museum
Hutchinson ZooZoo
Dillon Nature CenterNature Preserve
Carey ParkCity Park
Kansas State FairgroundsEvent Venue
Reno County MuseumHistory Museum
Sand Hills State ParkState Park
Hutchinson Sports ArenaSports Venue
Arkansas River TrailRecreation Trail

Colleges and Universities in Hutchinson, Kansas

Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Hutchinson Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAcademic transfer, technical education, healthcare, and athletics
Sterling CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, business, education, and ministry programs
McPherson CollegePrivateCollegeAutomotive restoration, business, and liberal arts
Wichita State UniversityPublicUniversityEngineering, business, health professions, and applied sciences
Hutchinson Public Schools (USD 308)PublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary public education

Waterbodies in Hutchinson, Kansas

Arkansas River, Cow Creek, Little Arkansas River, Cheney Reservoir, Quivira National Wildlife Refuge wetlands, Sand Creek, Red Rock Creek, Plum Creek

Golf Courses in Hutchinson, Kansas

Carey Park Golf Course, Crazy Horse Golf Club, Highlands Golf Course, Prairie Dunes Country Club, Sand Creek Station Golf Course, Hesston Golf Park

Hutchinson, Kansas — Key Historical Facts

  • Hutchinson was founded in 1871 along the Santa Fe Railroad and was named after Indian agent Clinton C. Hutchinson.
  • The discovery of extensive underground salt deposits in the late nineteenth century transformed the city into one of the nation's leading salt-producing centers.
  • The Kansas State Fair has been held in Hutchinson since 1913, making the city a major agricultural and cultural destination in Kansas.
  • The city developed into an important manufacturing, transportation, and agricultural service center while also becoming home to nationally recognized attractions such as Strataca and the Kansas Cosmosphere.
  • Today, Hutchinson is known for its salt mining industry, educational institutions, state fairgrounds, museums, and strong regional economy in south-central Kansas.

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