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Trip from Hutchinson, KS to Rose Hill, KS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

68.7 mi

111 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

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 Rose Hill, KS, KS

Rose Hill, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Rose Hill, KS covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on KS 14, KS 96, Southwest Butler Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.7 miles on KS 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.65 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
KS 14 41.7 mi 45m
KS 96 11.9 mi 15m
Southwest Butler Road 4 mi 7m
North Main Street 2.5 mi 5m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway 2.4 mi 3m
North Rose Hill Road 2.3 mi 4m
South Andover Road 2 mi 3m
Woodie Seat Freeway 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: KS 14 — 41.7 mi, about 45m

Traffic on I-135

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 14 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~3,239 veh/hr typical · worst 3,732

Quietest

2 AM

~175 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

18.5×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

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 Rose Hill, KS.

1

Start on this road

62 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · East 7th Avenue
3

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
4

Turn right onto West Avenue A

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Avenue A
5

Turn right

0.3 mi · 49 sec
6

Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Woodie Seat Freeway
7

Continue on North Main Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on KS 14; KS 96

42 mi · 45 min · KS 14; KS 96
Toward Wichita Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit onto KS 96

0.3 mi · 23 sec · KS 96
Exit 16A Toward I 135 South, KS 96 East, US 81 South, KS 15 South
10

Merge onto I 135; US 81; KS 15

0.4 mi · 28 sec · I 135; US 81; KS 15
11

Take the exit onto KS 96

0.5 mi · 1 min · KS 96
Toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96

11 mi · 12 min · KS 96
Toward KS 96 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96

0.6 mi · 1 min · KS 96
Toward US 54 East, US 400 East
14

Merge onto US 54; US 400

2.4 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
15

Turn right onto South Andover Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · South Andover Road
16

Continue on Southwest Butler Road

3.0 mi · 5 min · Southwest Butler Road
17

Enter roundabout onto Southwest Butler Road

188 ft · 3 sec · Southwest Butler Road
18

Continue on Southwest Butler Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Southwest Butler Road
19

Continue on North Rose Hill Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · North Rose Hill Road
20

Turn left onto East Showalter Street

33 ft · 1 sec · East Showalter Street
21

Arrive at destination

East Showalter Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Park City, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Park City, KS

34 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

Haven, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Maize, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.4 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 7th Avenue

Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
45.6 mi into trip | ~54m in | KS 96

Take the exit onto KS 96 toward I 135 South, KS 96 East, US 81 South, KS 15 South

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

Exit 16A Toward I 135 South, KS 96 East, US 81 South, KS...
6
46.3 mi into trip | ~55m in | KS 96

Take the exit onto KS 96 toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic
7
46.7 mi into trip | ~56m in | KS 96

Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96 toward KS 96 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward KS 96 East
6
57.3 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | KS 96

Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96 toward US 54 East, US 400 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 54 East, US 400 East

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.65 one way

$21.30 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $11.68 $23.36
premium $4.93 $13.33 $26.66
diesel $5.60 $15.14 $30.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.6 0 $7.21 $3.30
Efficient EV 17.2 0 $6.01 $2.75
EV Truck/SUV 27.5 0 $9.62 $4.40

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 Aug 31, 2026

Origin

Hutchinson, KS

Evening in Hutchinson on Saturday

Local time

8:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Clear

S 9 to 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 10:59PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 10:53PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Destination

Rose Hill, KS

Evening in Rose Hill on Saturday

Local time

8:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Mostly Clear

S 12 to 17 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 10:59PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 10:53PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

72°F

Park City, KS

34 mi in

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 28m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

68.7 mi in 1h 28m, mostly highway — 41.7 mi of that is on KS 14.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.7 mi on KS 14.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 14 and KS 96. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 7th Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.7 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (East 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 45.6 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.3 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,558 ft 1,318 ft

Total Climb

110 ft

Total Descent

301 ft

Highest Point

1,558 ft

~9.8 mi in

Elevation Range

239 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Hutchinson, KS to Rose Hill, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Wichita along the way.

Wichita

3.9 mi in | ~8m | via KS 14; KS 96

About the Cities

Starting in Hutchinson, KS

Full guide →

Founded 1871

Hutchinson is a city in Central Kansas.

Top landmarks

  • • Fox Theater — movie theater in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States

Arriving in Rose Hill, KS

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41.7 miles on KS 14. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Rose Hill, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: near the start (East 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 45.6 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.3 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rose Hill, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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