Hutchinson to Lyndon is 150 miles and takes about 2 hours 54 minutes via Limestone Road and I-35, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward path. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a practical choice for a quick trip. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75 miles from Hutchinson, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Limestone Road
35.9 mi
41m
I 35
27.5 mi
27m
Ken Kennedy Freeway
26.6 mi
29m
US 50
24.7 mi
29m
KS 150
16.7 mi
19m
US 75
13.5 mi
16m
I 135
1.7 mi
1m
East 11th Avenue
1.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Limestone Road
— 35.9 mi, about 41m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~561 veh/hr typical
· worst 797
Quietest
2 AM
~55 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson, KS and Lyndon, KS.
1
Start on this road
347 ft·27 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
0.2 mi·46 sec·East 8th Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Maple Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·North Maple Street
4
Turn right onto East 11th Avenue
1.3 mi·3 min·East 11th Avenue
5
Turn left onto KS 61
27 mi·29 min·Ken Kennedy Freeway
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
7
Merge onto I 135; US 81
1.7 mi·1 min·I 135; US 81
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 56, McPherson, Marion
9
Turn right onto US 56
0.2 mi·16 sec·East Kansas Avenue
10
Continue on US 56
36 mi·41 min·Limestone Road
11
Enter roundabout onto KS 150
186 ft·3 sec·KS 150
12
Continue on KS 150
17 mi·19 min·KS 150
13
Turn left onto US 50
25 mi·29 min·US 50
14
Enter roundabout
364 ft·4 sec
Toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
15
Continue
0.2 mi·10 sec
Toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
16
Enter roundabout
30 ft·0 sec
Toward I 35 North: Kansas City
17
Continue
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 35 North: Kansas City
18
Merge onto I 35
28 mi·27 min·I 35
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward US 75, Lynden, Burlington
20
Turn left onto US 75
14 mi·16 min·US 75
21
Arrive at destination
US 75; KS 31
Trip Plan
Given this is a single-day trip of under three hours, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Hutchinson in the morning will put you in Lyndon by midday. Plan for your single stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $26; while not excessive, it's always wise to top off before embarking on the 35.9-mile stretch on Limestone Road.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75 miles from Hutchinson, KS, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 33 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lyndon, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hutchinson, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hutchinson, KS
This is one driving day of about 150 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Hutchinson, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Limestone Road for about 35.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 136.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East 8th Avenue
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
30.4 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward US 56, McPherson, Marion
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 56, McPherson, Marion
6
108.2 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Enter roundabout toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
6
108.4 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Enter roundabout toward I 35 North: Kansas City
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 35 North: Kansas City
5
136.2 mi into trip|~2h 37m in
Take the exit toward US 75, Lynden, Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 75, Lynden, Burlington
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.94 one way
$49.88 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$27.17
$54.33
premium
$5.18
$30.61
$61.22
diesel
$5.35
$31.59
$63.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45
0
$15.75
$7.20
Efficient EV
37.5
0
$13.13
$6.00
EV Truck/SUV
60
0
$21.00
$9.60
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Hutchinson, KS
Afternoon
in Hutchinson on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
NNW 7 mph96% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 1:22AM CDT until June 2 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 2 at 1:04AM CDT until June 2 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Destination
Lyndon, KS
Afternoon
in Lyndon on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 5 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 1:22AM CDT until June 2 at 5:30AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 2 at 1:04AM CDT until June 2 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
2h 54m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...
30 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 150
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 74% of it utilizing major roads like Limestone Road and I-35. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 35.9 miles on Limestone Road before transitioning to the interstate. Expect a consistent cruising experience for the majority of the trip, with minimal need to navigate complex surface streets.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.9 mi on Limestone Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Limestone Road and I 35. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 8th Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 54m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,576 ft1,039 ft
Total Climb
222 ft
Total Descent
719 ft
Highest Point
1,576 ft
~42.8 mi in
Elevation Range
537 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hutchinson, KS and Lyndon, KS, road signs point toward Mcpherson, Marion, Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka and Lynden - among others.
The longest stretch is about 35.9 miles on Limestone Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lyndon, KS before heading back.
