Hutchinson to Newbury is 150.7 miles and takes about 2h 41m via Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway and I 135, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, predominantly in Kansas. You'll find a mix of highway cruising and surface roads, making it a straightforward, single-day trip. With just one recommended stop and a relatively short travel time, this route offers a flexible option for getting between these two Kansas locations.
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
75.3 miles from Hutchinson, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
57.6 mi
57m
I 135
36.9 mi
36m
Ken Kennedy Freeway
26.6 mi
29m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
23.9 mi
23m
East 11th Avenue
1.3 mi
3m
Newbury Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
State Highway 138
1 mi
1m
Newbury Road
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
— 57.6 mi, about 57m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~727 veh/hr typical
· worst 987
Quietest
1 AM
~64 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 103 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 Newbury, KS.
Given the manageable 2h 41m duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unexpected delays. With only one stop suggested, you have flexibility in pacing your drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $24 for the 150.7 miles. The longest stretch without an exit is over 57 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before embarking on that segment.
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 75.3 miles from Hutchinson, KS, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.6 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.3 miles or 1h 22m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newbury, 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 150.7 miles and 2h 41m.
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 Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway for about 57.6 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 65.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
65.6 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Topeka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 70 East: Topeka
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.14 one way
$50.28 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$27.43
$54.86
premium
$5.25
$31.17
$62.33
diesel
$6.28
$37.24
$74.47
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: 52.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.2
0
$15.82
$7.23
Efficient EV
37.7
0
$13.19
$6.03
EV Truck/SUV
60.3
0
$21.10
$9.64
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Hutchinson, KS
Morning
in Hutchinson on Thursday
Local time
7:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
SSE 13 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Newbury, KS
Morning
in Newbury on Thursday
Local time
7:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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 41m 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,...
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 150.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is about 43% highway driving. You'll experience a longest stretch of 57.6 miles on the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a blend of faster highway speeds and more local cruising as you cover the 150.7 miles. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for varying speed limits and exit frequencies.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.6 mi on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 41m 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.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.6 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 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 0.2 miles (North Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (East 11th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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 Newbury, KS before heading back.
