Origin
Goddard, KS
Morning in Goddard on Tuesday
Local time
8:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goddard, KS to Hutchinson, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goddard, KS
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Hutchinson, KS
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the heart of the Great Plains, the 45.1-mile journey from Goddard to Hutchinson is an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. Expect to spend about 59 minutes behind the wheel, making this an efficient transit between these two Kansas communities. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, the route is as economical as it is straightforward. You will navigate via KS 96, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, and South Worthington Road. Because of the manageable duration, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics; you can easily complete the entire trek in a single session.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 96 | 18.4 mi | 21m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| South Worthington Road | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| South 343rd Street West | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| South Rayl Road | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| East Silver Lake Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Woodie Seat Freeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 96
— 18.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goddard, KS and Hutchinson, KS.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 54; US 400
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward 343rd West
5
Turn right onto South 343rd Street West
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South 343rd Street West
6
Continue on South Rayl Road
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South Rayl Road
7
Turn right onto East Silver Lake Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Silver Lake Road
8
Turn left onto South Worthington Road
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
South Worthington Road
9
Turn left onto KS 96
18 mi
·
21 min
·
KS 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodie Seat Freeway
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Avenue A East
12
Turn slight right onto West Avenue A
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Avenue A
13
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
14
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East 7th Avenue
15
Turn left
62 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Goddard, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Turn left onto US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
24.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
KS 96
Turn left onto KS 96
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
44 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Avenue A East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Avenue A East
5
45.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.05 one way
$14.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hutchinson, KS
Morning in Hutchinson on Tuesday
Local time
8:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This mixed drive offers a balanced experience as you transition across the plains. Roughly 42% of your journey consists of highway travel, providing a steady pace for nearly half of the trip. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along an 18.4-mile segment of KS 96, which serves as the backbone of your navigation. The road's personality shifts from local access roads to the more prominent highway corridors, ensuring a varied feel behind the wheel. Prepare for a practical, no-nonsense drive that focuses on connectivity rather than winding curves or complex elevation changes.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on KS 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles (KS 96): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Goddard, KS to Hutchinson, KS, road signs begin pointing toward 343Rd West along the way.
343Rd West
8.9 mi in
|
~11m
About the Cities
Arriving in Hutchinson, KS
Full guide →Hutchinson is a city in Central Kansas.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on KS 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.8 miles (KS 96): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hutchinson, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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