Origin
Hesston, KS
Late night in Hesston on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hesston, 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
52m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hesston, KS
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Hutchinson, KS
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition across the Great Plains, the 32.5-mile journey from Hesston to Hutchinson is a straightforward trek. Expect to spend about 52 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Your route primarily follows West Dutch Avenue, the Ken Kennedy Freeway, and East 82nd Avenue. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, this drive is highly economical for travelers moving between these two Kansas hubs. Since you are staying within the same region, the landscape remains consistent throughout the trip. It is a practical, efficient connection that serves well for commuters or those simply looking to reach their destination without a lengthy time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Dutch Avenue | 13.9 mi | 24m |
| Ken Kennedy Freeway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| East 82nd Avenue | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| East 11th Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| East 85th Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hesston Road, Old US 81 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Medora Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Dutch Avenue
— 13.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hesston, KS and Hutchinson, KS.
1
Start on Hesston Road, Old US 81
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Hesston Road, Old US 81
2
Continue on North Hesston Road, Old US 81
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Hesston Road, Old US 81
3
Turn left onto Lincoln Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lincoln Boulevard
4
Continue on West Dutch Avenue
14 mi
·
24 min
·
West Dutch Avenue
5
Continue on East 82nd Avenue
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
East 82nd Avenue
6
Continue on North Mayfield Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Mayfield Road
7
Continue on East 85th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East 85th Avenue
8
Continue on Medora Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Medora Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
10
Merge onto KS 61
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Ken Kennedy Freeway
11
Turn right onto East 11th Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 11th Avenue
12
Turn left onto North Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Maple Street
13
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 7th Avenue
14
Turn right
62 ft
·
4 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Hesston, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 32.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Lincoln Boulevard
Turn left onto Lincoln Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
23.3 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
32 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
North Maple Street
Turn left onto North Maple Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
East 7th Avenue
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
32.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.08 one way
$10.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
3:58 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise. While 24 miles of the trip are spent on highways, the character of the road shifts frequently as you navigate local segments. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 13.9 miles along West Dutch Avenue, providing a brief period of steady cruising. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, you will experience a more tactical driving environment compared to a standard interstate sprint. Stay alert through the turns, as the road surface and traffic flow change as you transition between the freeway and secondary avenues.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on West Dutch Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Lincoln Boulevard.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hesston, KS to Hutchinson, KS is easy. At 52m with 24% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Lincoln Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32 miles (North Maple Street): Navigation decision point.
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 52m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on West Dutch 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: at 0.6 miles (Lincoln Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 23.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32 miles (North Maple Street): Navigation decision point.
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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