Hutchinson to Overbrook is 168.8 miles and takes about 3h 18m via Limestone Road and I 35, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Kansas, moving from the Great Plains region of Hutchinson to the Great Plains region of Overbrook. With most of the drive on highways, you'll cover a good distance efficiently. It's a straightforward route, making it a good option if you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.
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
84.4 miles from Hutchinson, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m 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 75
25.3 mi
30m
US 50
24.7 mi
29m
KS 150
16.7 mi
19m
West 157th Street
6.7 mi
8m
I 135
1.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Limestone Road
— 35.9 mi, about 41m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~557 veh/hr typical
· worst 805
Quietest
2 AM
~55 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.1×
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 Overbrook, 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
15 mi·19 min·US 75
21
Enter roundabout onto US 75
184 ft·2 sec·US 75
22
Continue on US 75
9.8 mi·11 min·US 75
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
24
Turn right onto US 56
6.7 mi·8 min·West 157th Street
25
Turn right onto Maple Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Maple Street
26
Turn right onto 6th Street
113 ft·4 sec·6th Street
27
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 18m duration, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. Aim to leave Hutchinson in the morning to make the most of daylight and arrive in Overbrook with time to spare. With a fuel cost estimated at $26, plan your fill-up accordingly, perhaps before you leave or at a major exit along I 35. Since the longest stretch on a surface road is 35.9 miles on Limestone Road, be mindful of your fuel gauge as you approach that section.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.4 miles from Hutchinson, KS, or about 1h 40m 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 37 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.4 miles or 1h 40m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Overbrook, 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 168.8 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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 21
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.
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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
$28.16 one way
$56.32 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.62
$30.72
$61.45
premium
$5.25
$34.91
$69.82
diesel
$6.28
$41.71
$83.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.6
0
$17.72
$8.10
Efficient EV
42.2
0
$14.77
$6.75
EV Truck/SUV
67.5
0
$23.63
$10.80
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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
7:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
SSE 13 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Overbrook, KS
Morning
in Overbrook on Thursday
Local time
7:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Dunlap, KS
84 mi in
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
3 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
3h 18m 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,...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 163
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 73% of your 168.8 miles on highways, primarily I 35 and Ken Kennedy Freeway. Expect a solid stretch of 35.9 miles on Limestone Road before hitting the faster roads. The transition from surface roads to the interstate will feel like a significant acceleration point. This route offers a good mix of open road cruising and more direct highway travel.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Limestone Road and I 35. You will hit about 21 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 Effort5/10
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 168.8 miles you will encounter 21 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,557 ft1,054 ft
Total Climb
332 ft
Total Descent
664 ft
Highest Point
1,557 ft
~36.2 mi in
Elevation Range
503 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 Overbrook, KS, road signs point toward Mcpherson, Marion, Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka and Lynden - among others.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 168.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). 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.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Overbrook, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.
