Road Trips from Hutchinson, KS
Hutchinson, KS is a great starting point for straightforward drives across mostly flat terrain. You've got options ranging from short, half-day trips to longer hauls that take up to 4.7 hours. Several routes offer access to parks, including the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, making it easy to plan a day trip with a historical stop or a slightly longer excursion.
Total Routes
8
Shortest
2.8h
With Parks Nearby
5
Full-day getaway
Centropolis, KS
3h 31m181.1 mi one way
This 3.5-hour drive to Centropolis, KS offers a solid 181.1-mile route with a high drive score of 9. It features mostly highway and flat terrain, and you'll pass by the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, making it a good option for a day trip with a historical element.
Osage City, KS
2h 50m141.9 mi one way
For a shorter outing, consider Osage City, KS. This 2.8-hour trip covers 141.9 miles on mostly highway with a drive score of 9. Like several other options, it includes access to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park and is great for a day trip.
Lyndon, KS
2h 54m150 mi one way
Lyndon, KS is 2.9 hours away, covering 150 miles. This route maintains a high drive score of 9, utilizing mostly highway and flat terrain. It's a day-trip-friendly option that also provides access to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.
Wakarusa, KS
3h 16m167.3 mi one way
This 3.3-hour drive to Wakarusa, KS is 167.3 miles and boasts a drive score of 9. The route is primarily highway with flat terrain. It’s a convenient day trip that includes a stop near the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.
Gardner, KS
3h 34m190.7 mi one way
Gardner, KS is the longest day trip at 3.6 hours and 190.7 miles. This route scores a 9 for its drive, featuring mostly highway and flat terrain. While it doesn't list specific parks nearby, it's a solid option for a longer drive.
Weekend trip
Elwood, KS
4h 39m238.8 mi one way
Elwood, KS is the furthest destination at 4.7 hours and 238.8 miles. This route scores a 9 for its drive, characterized by mostly highway and flat terrain. It also includes access to the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park, making it a long day trip with a historical stop.
Prairie Village, KS
4h 2m211.9 mi one way
If you're looking for a longer drive, Prairie Village, KS is 4 hours away and covers 211.9 miles. This route maintains a drive score of 9 and consists of mostly highway and flat terrain. It’s one of the further destinations for a day trip.
Arma, KS
4h 18m216.2 mi one way
Arma, KS is a 4.3-hour drive, spanning 216.2 miles. This route offers a drive score of 9, primarily on highways across flat terrain. It’s a substantial day trip option for those wanting to cover more distance.
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Centropolis, KS
3h 31m181.1 mi one way
Osage City, KS
2h 50m141.9 mi one way
Lyndon, KS
2h 54m150 mi one way
Elwood, KS
4h 39m238.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant conditions for exploring the mostly flat terrain on these highway-focused routes, with park access available.
Summer
The summer months are suitable for these straightforward highway drives, which generally feature flat terrain and park access.
Fall
Fall weather is ideal for the drive, with the flat terrain and highway routes making park visits easily accessible.
Winter
Winter driving is viable on these mostly highway routes across flat terrain, though park access might be affected.
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