Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
37.6 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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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Maize, KS
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The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Maize, KS covers 37.6 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KS 14, North Main Street, Woodie Seat Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.9 miles on KS 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 14 | 32.9 mi | 36m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Woodie Seat Freeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Maize Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Avenue A | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Hickory Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 7th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Harvest Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson, KS and Maize, 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
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Maize Road
Turn right onto East Hickory Lane
Turn right onto North Heather Lane
Turn left onto Harvest Lane
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 18.8 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 37.5 — 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
Take the exit toward Maize Road, 53rd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto East Hickory Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Harvest Lane
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.83 one way
$11.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.29 | $14.59 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.29 | $16.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Afternoon in Hutchinson on Friday
Local time
2:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
Destination
Afternoon in Maize on Friday
Local time
2:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 2:00AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS
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.
37.6 mi in 46m, mostly highway — 32.9 mi of that is on KS 14.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 14 and North Main Street. 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 46m drive. You will face about 9 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 36.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
39 ft
Total Descent
225 ft
Highest Point
1,562 ft
~10.7 mi in
Elevation Range
211 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hutchinson, KS to Maize, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Wichita along the way.
Wichita
Founded 1871
Hutchinson is a city in Central Kansas.
Top landmarks
Founded 1886
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
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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