Origin
Great Bend, KS
Late night in Great Bend on Tuesday
Local time
3:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Great Bend, 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
1h 15m
Distance
59.6 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Great Bend, KS
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Hutchinson, KS
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Trip Overview
Great Bend, KS to Hutchinson, KS is 59.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via North Broadway Avenue, East Santa Fe Avenue, and 10th Street, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within the Great Plains region, connecting two Kansas communities. Expect a local feel for the entire journey, which is best suited for a single-day trip. Given its short distance and manageable duration, this route offers a relaxed pace for travelers.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Broadway Avenue | 22.4 mi | 25m |
| East Santa Fe Avenue | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| 10th Street | 10.6 mi | 13m |
| Nickerson Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| South Grand Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| West 5th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Broadway Avenue
— 22.4 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Great Bend, KS and Hutchinson, KS.
1
Start on Lakin Avenue
94 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lakin Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 281
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 56; KS 96; KS 156
11 mi
·
13 min
·
10th Street
4
Continue on US 56; KS 96
20 mi
·
23 min
·
East Santa Fe Avenue
5
Turn right onto KS 14; KS 96
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Grand Avenue
6
Continue on KS 14; KS 96
22 mi
·
25 min
·
North Broadway Avenue
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward Wilson Rd, Nickerson Blvd
8
Turn right onto North Wilson Road
474 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Wilson Road
9
Continue on Nickerson Boulevard
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Nickerson Boulevard
10
Continue on West 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 5th Avenue
11
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East 7th Avenue
13
Turn left
62 ft
·
4 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 59.6 — 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
|
US 281 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 281 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
31.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
KS 14; KS 96 / South Grand Avenue
Turn right onto KS 14; KS 96 / South Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Wilson Rd, Nickerson Blvd
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Wilson Rd, Nickerson Blvd
5
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
East 7th Avenue
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.32 one way
$18.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Late night in Hutchinson on Tuesday
Local time
3:10 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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 15m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway mileage contributing to the 59.6 miles. You'll navigate through community roads, primarily on North Broadway Avenue, East Santa Fe Avenue, and 10th Street. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 22.4 miles along North Broadway Avenue. The overall driving experience will involve frequent changes in direction as you move through towns and between them, rather than a consistent highway pace.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.4 mi on North Broadway Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 281 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 281 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.1 miles (KS 14; KS 96 / South Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 54.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 1h 15m. Total distance: 59.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.4 miles on North Broadway Avenue. 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 (US 281 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.1 miles (KS 14; KS 96 / South Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 54.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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