Origin
Hutchinson, KS
Late night in Hutchinson on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hutchinson, KS to Derby, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
61.5 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Derby, KS
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Hutchinson to Derby, you are looking at a straightforward 61.5-mile journey across the Kansas Great Plains. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 17 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a simple day trip. With a estimated fuel cost of just $9, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops. You will primarily navigate via KS 14, I-135, and South Southeast Boulevard to reach your destination. Because the trip is short and efficient, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to easily complete the drive in a single morning or afternoon.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 14 | 41.7 mi | 45m |
| I 135 | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| South Southeast Boulevard | 7.3 mi | 11m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Woodie Seat Freeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Baltimore Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| KS 96 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Pawnee Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 14
— 41.7 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson, KS and Derby, KS.
1
Start on this road
62 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East 7th Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
4
Turn right onto West Avenue A
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Avenue A
5
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
6
Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodie Seat Freeway
7
Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on KS 14; KS 96
42 mi
·
45 min
·
KS 14; KS 96
Toward Wichita
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto KS 96
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
KS 96
Exit 16A
Toward I 135 South, KS 96 East, US 81 South, KS 15 South
10
Merge onto I 135; US 81; KS 15
7.4 mi
·
9 min
·
I 135; US 81; KS 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 3B
Toward Pawnee Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto East Pawnee Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Pawnee Street
13
Turn left onto South Southeast Boulevard
7.3 mi
·
11 min
·
South Southeast Boulevard
14
Continue on KS 15
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Baltimore Avenue
15
Turn left onto East Main Street
271 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Main Street
16
Turn left
121 ft
·
8 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
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 53.4 — 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
|
East 7th Avenue
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
45.6 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
KS 96
Take the exit onto KS 96 toward I 135 South, KS 96 East, US 81 South, KS 15 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 16A
Toward I 135 South, KS 96 East, US 81 South, KS...
5
45.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
I 135; US 81; KS 15
Merge onto I 135; US 81; KS 15
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Pawnee Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3B
Toward Pawnee Avenue
5
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
East Pawnee Street
Turn right onto East Pawnee Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.61 one way
$19.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.56 | $21.11 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.84 | $23.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Derby, KS
Late night in Derby on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
1h 17m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with 81% of your travel time spent on faster thoroughfares. You will face a consistent, steady pace as you move through the region, characterized by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 41.7 miles on KS 14. While the road personality is largely defined by these high-speed segments, the transition from state highways to interstate and local boulevards keeps the route functional and direct. Expect a predictable experience that prioritizes efficiency over technical turns. It is a no-nonsense trip that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary deviations or complex navigation.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.7 mi on KS 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 14 and I 135. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 7th Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 11 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 45.6 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.9 miles (I 135; US 81; KS 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Hutchinson, KS to Derby, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Wichita along the way.
Wichita
3.9 mi in
|
~8m
|
via KS 14; KS 96
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 61.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.7 miles on KS 14. 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 (East 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 45.6 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.9 miles (I 135; US 81; KS 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Derby, 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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