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Trip from Hutchinson, KS to Osage City, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 50m

Distance

141.9 mi

228 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 40m ★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 56m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Kansas, United States

Hutchinson, KS

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city in Osage County, Kansas, United States

Osage City, KS

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Trip Overview

Spanning 141.9 miles across the Kansas Great Plains, this drive from Hutchinson to Osage City typically takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes. Because it is a shorter journey, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $22 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through East 8th Avenue, North Maple Street, and East 11th Avenue, you will find this path offers a straightforward connection between these two plains communities. It is a practical choice if you are looking to travel between these specific regional points efficiently. Since the route is entirely contained within the state of Kansas, you will enjoy a consistent, familiar landscape throughout your trip.

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

71 miles from Hutchinson, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Limestone Road 35.9 mi 41m
Ken Kennedy Freeway 26.6 mi 29m
US 50 24.7 mi 29m
Kansas Turnpike 19.5 mi 19m
KS 150 16.7 mi 19m
West 229th Street 6.1 mi 9m
Road 340 4.5 mi 6m
I 135 1.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Limestone Road — 35.9 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson, KS and Osage City, 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

440 ft · 5 sec
Toward I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka
17

Continue

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka
18

Merge onto I 35

0.1 mi · 10 sec · I 35
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 335 North: Topeka, Kansas City
20

Merge onto I 335

19 mi · 19 min · Kansas Turnpike
21

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
22

At end of road, turn right onto US 56

4.5 mi · 6 min · Road 340
23

Continue on US 56

6.1 mi · 9 min · West 229th Street
24

Turn right

113 ft · 4 sec
25

Turn right onto KS 31

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Martin Street
26

Turn left onto KS 31

0.7 mi · 1 min · Market Street
27

Turn right onto South 6th Street

285 ft · 12 sec · South 6th Street
28

Arrive at destination

South 6th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 141.9-mile distance, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your own schedule. With only one recommended stop, you can easily pace the nearly 3-hour journey to suit your comfort level. Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, keep a close eye on your navigation to ensure you remain on track through the various street transitions. Prioritize fueling up before you leave Hutchinson to keep your $22 budget on target and avoid hunting for stations on smaller local roads. Taking this trip as a day excursion is the most practical approach, allowing you to enjoy the drive without the pressure of a tight itinerary.

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 71 miles from Hutchinson, KS, or about 1h 24m 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 31 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 71 miles or 1h 24m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Osage City, 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 141.9 miles and 2h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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.

city and county seat in Morris County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Council Grove, KS

71 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

Moundridge, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peabody, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

El Potrillo Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hutchinson, Kansas

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16206649824

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El Potrillo Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hutchinson, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16206649824

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 30.4

McPherson, Kansas

+18332172197

EV Connect Charging Station

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 30.4

McPherson, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Charge Pro Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Hutchinson, Kansas

+18888074522

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 108.8 — 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
7
108.4 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Enter roundabout toward I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka
6
108.8 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Take the exit toward I 335 North: Topeka, Kansas City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 335 North: Topeka, Kansas City

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.18 one way

$44.37 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.36 $48.72
premium $4.89 $27.31 $54.61
diesel $5.61 $31.33 $62.66

Estimated Tolls: $0.97

Kansas Turnpike (19.5 mi) $0.97

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.6 0 $14.90 $6.81
Efficient EV 35.5 0 $12.42 $5.68
EV Truck/SUV 56.8 0 $19.87 $9.08

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hutchinson, KS

Late night in Hutchinson on Sunday

Local time

5:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Osage City, KS

Late night in Osage City on Sunday

Local time

5:16 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°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

24 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 50m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will spend the entire 2 hours and 50 minutes navigating local roads, which requires your full attention behind the wheel. The experience is defined by frequent turns and a steady pace rather than high-speed highway stretches. Because you are primarily sticking to local streets like East 11th Avenue and North Maple Street, the road feel is much more intimate than a standard commute. Be prepared for a more active driving experience where you will be making consistent adjustments rather than settling into a long, uninterrupted cruise.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 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?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Limestone Road and Ken Kennedy Freeway. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 8th Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 141.9 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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.

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 Osage City, KS, road signs point toward Mcpherson, Marion, Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka.

Mcpherson

30.4 mi in | ~37m

Marion

30.4 mi in | ~37m

Kansas City

108.2 mi in | ~2h 8m

Wichita

108.2 mi in | ~2h 8m

Topeka

108.2 mi in | ~2h 8m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 141.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 35.9 miles on Limestone Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.97 in tolls one way, starting with Kansas Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Osage City, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Osage City, 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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