The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Minneapolis, KS covers 85.6 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 135, Ken Kennedy Freeway, State Highway 106 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54 miles on I 135.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.8 miles from Hutchinson, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 135
54 mi
54m
Ken Kennedy Freeway
26.6 mi
29m
State Highway 106
1.4 mi
1m
East 11th Avenue
1.3 mi
3m
Laurel Street
0.5 mi
<1m
South Rothsay Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
East 1st Street
0.2 mi
<1m
North Maple Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 135
— 54 mi, about 54m
Traffic on I-135
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~571 veh/hr typical
· worst 761
Quietest
2 AM
~45 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Minneapolis, 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
54 mi·54 min·I 135; US 81
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Toward KS 106: Minneapolis
9
Turn left onto KS 106
1.4 mi·1 min·State Highway 106
10
Continue on KS 106
0.5 mi·55 sec·Laurel Street
11
Turn right onto KS 106
0.2 mi·31 sec·South Rothsay Avenue
12
Turn left onto KS 106
0.2 mi·25 sec·East 1st Street
13
Turn right onto North Rock Street
139 ft·9 sec·North Rock Street
14
Turn left
200 ft·14 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 42.8 miles from Hutchinson, KS, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54 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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.8 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Minneapolis, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hutchinson, KS
This is one driving day of about 85.6 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Hutchinson, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 135 for about 54 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 82.7 — 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
4
0.2 mi into trip|~1m in|North Maple Street
Turn left onto North Maple Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|East 11th Avenue
Turn right onto East 11th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
28.3 mi into trip|~34m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
82.7 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward KS 106: Minneapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward KS 106: Minneapolis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.27 one way
$26.54 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$14.55
$29.10
premium
$4.93
$16.61
$33.22
diesel
$5.60
$18.87
$37.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.7
0
$8.99
$4.11
Efficient EV
21.4
0
$7.49
$3.42
EV Truck/SUV
34.2
0
$11.98
$5.48
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Hutchinson, KS
Afternoon
in Hutchinson on Friday
Local time
1:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Clear
S 12 to 16 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 1:47PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 1:18PM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Destination
Minneapolis, KS
Afternoon
in Minneapolis on Friday
Local time
1:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Clear
S 15 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 1:47PM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 1:18PM CDT until September 5 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
85.6 mi in 1h 34m, mostly highway — 54 mi of that is on I 135.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54 mi on I 135.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 135 and Ken Kennedy Freeway. 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 1h 34m 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: at 0.1 miles (East 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (East 11th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 54 miles on I 135. 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 0.1 miles (East 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (East 11th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Minneapolis, KS before heading back.
