Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
60.2 mi
97 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hutchinson, KS
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Conway Springs, KS
Tom Fisk
The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Conway Springs, KS covers 60.2 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KS 14, South 263rd Street West, South Worthington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on KS 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 14 | 16.6 mi | 18m |
| South 263rd Street West | 12.3 mi | 21m |
| South Worthington Road | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| North Conway Springs Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| North 343rd Street West | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| South Rayl Road | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson, KS and Conway Springs, KS.
Start on this road
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
Turn left onto North Main Street
Turn right onto West Avenue A
Turn right
Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway
Continue on North Main Street
Continue on KS 14; KS 96
Turn right onto South Worthington Road
Turn right onto East Silver Lake Road
Turn left onto South Rayl Road
Continue on North 343rd Street West
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 54; US 400
Turn right onto South 263rd Street West
Continue on KS 49
Continue on KS 49
Continue on KS 49
Continue on KS-49
Turn right onto Spring Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 30.1 miles from Hutchinson, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 41.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West Avenue A
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward US 54 East, US 400 East: Wichita
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto South 263rd Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.33 one way
$18.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $10.23 | $20.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.32 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.43 | $3.85 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hutchinson on Friday
Local time
10:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Conway Springs on Friday
Local time
10:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
60.2 mi in 1h 27m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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 East 7th Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 27m drive. You will face about 12 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 (East 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Avenue A): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
128 ft
Total Descent
293 ft
Highest Point
1,547 ft
~8.6 mi in
Elevation Range
230 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hutchinson, KS to Conway Springs, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Wichita along the way.
Wichita
Founded 1871
Hutchinson is a city in Central Kansas.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 60.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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