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Trip from Hutchinson, KS to Prairie Village, KS

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

Drive Time

4h 2m

Distance

211.9 mi

341 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 50m ★
6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 9m
3 PM
4h 13m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 55m

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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Downtown Prairie Village, KS, KS

Prairie Village, KS

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Trip Overview

This 211.9-mile drive from Hutchinson, Kansas, to Prairie Village, Kansas, will take you about 4 hours and 2 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with about 79% of the route being high-speed driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $33, this journey through the Great Plains region of Kansas is a straightforward option for a quick getaway or a transit between cities. The route is designed for efficiency, so you can expect a direct path with minimal detours, perfect if you're looking to get to your destination without much fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

106 miles from Hutchinson, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35 97.2 mi 1h 40m
Limestone Road 35.9 mi 41m
Ken Kennedy Freeway 26.6 mi 29m
US 50 24.7 mi 29m
KS 150 16.7 mi 19m
West 75th Street 3.4 mi 7m
I 135 1.7 mi 1m
East 11th Avenue 1.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 35 — 97.2 mi, about 1h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson, KS and Prairie Village, 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

95 mi · 1 hr 37 min · I 35
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169

2.6 mi · 2 min · I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines Use the straight lane.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 225 Toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway Use the slight right lane.
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 225A Toward 87th Street Parkway Use the slight right lane.
22

Turn straight onto West 87th Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West 87th Street
23

Turn left onto Lenexa Drive

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lenexa Drive
Use the left lane.
24

Continue on East Frontage Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Frontage Road
25

Turn right onto West 75th Street

3.4 mi · 7 min · West 75th Street
26

Turn right

102 ft · 8 sec
27

Turn right

0.1 mi · 43 sec
28

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour duration, starting your 211.9-mile trip from Hutchinson in the morning allows ample time to reach Prairie Village with daylight to spare. You'll encounter one major highway, I-35, for the longest stretch of 97.2 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, keeping the $33 estimated cost in mind. While the drive is straightforward, staying alert on I-35 is key. Consider a brief stop midway to stretch your legs; Hutchinson to Prairie Village is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility in your schedule.

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 106 miles from Hutchinson, KS, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.2 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 47 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 106 miles or 2h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prairie Village, 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 211.9 miles and 4h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 I 35 for about 97.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Osage County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Osage City, KS

106 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Council Grove, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 106 miles from Hutchinson, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.2 miles.

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

Visit website

Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Kansas City, Missouri

2.7 mi

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

Jalapenos Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 211.9

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18165235462

Visit website

JJ's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $50 to $10 mile 211.9

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18165617136

Visit website

The Granfalloon Restaurant And Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 211.9

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+18167537850

Visit website

Country Club Plaza

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 211.9

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+18167530100

Visit website

Chaz on the Plaza

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 211.9

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 6:30 am–12 pm

+18168022152

Visit website

Heritage by Bo Lings

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 211.9

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18167531718

Visit website

Rye Plaza

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately mile 211.9

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18165413382

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 30.3

McPherson, Kansas

+18332172197

EV Connect Charging Station

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 30.3

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

Game Show Battle Rooms - Kansas City (Overland Park)

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 211.9

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 9 am–9:30 pm

+19133501819

Visit website

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 108.2 and 206.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
8
205.8 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in

Take the exit toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 225 Toward 75th Street, 87th Street Parkway
9
206 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 87th Street Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 225A Toward 87th Street Parkway
6
206.5 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in | Lenexa Drive

Turn left onto Lenexa Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.13 one way

$66.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $36.37 $72.75
premium $4.89 $40.78 $81.56
diesel $5.61 $46.78 $93.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.6 0 $22.25 $10.17
Efficient EV 53 0 $18.54 $8.48
EV Truck/SUV 84.8 1 $29.67 $13.56

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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

Morning in Hutchinson on Sunday

Local time

7:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Prairie Village, KS

Morning in Prairie Village on Sunday

Local time

7:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

20 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

4h 2m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 211.9-mile journey. You'll be covering 79% of the distance on high-speed roads, including significant portions of I-35 and the Ken Kennedy Freeway. The longest uninterrupted stretch on I-35 measures 97.2 miles, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While the profile suggests a predominantly highway experience, Limestone Road offers a brief change of pace before rejoining the faster routes. This route is built for covering ground efficiently, so the character is largely about steady progress.

79% 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: 97.2 mi on I 35.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Limestone Road. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 108.2 miles in.

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 211.9 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 108.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 205.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Prairie Village, 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 4h 2m. Total distance: 211.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 97.2 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Prairie Village, 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 108.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 205.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Prairie Village, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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