Origin
Hutchinson, KS
Morning in Hutchinson on Sunday
Local time
9:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hutchinson, KS to Wichita, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
49.4 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hutchinson, KS
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Wichita, KS
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Trip Overview
Connecting Hutchinson to Wichita is a straightforward 49.4-mile journey across the Great Plains, typically taking just over an hour behind the wheel. Because the duration is a manageable 1h 2m, this trip is ideal as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend roughly $8 on fuel for the one-way trek, making it a very budget-friendly transit. The route relies primarily on KS 14 before transitioning into North Broadway Street and North Main Street as you approach your destination. Since both cities are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent landscape throughout the drive. It is a practical, efficient path that favors utility over complexity for those traveling between these two Kansas hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 14 | 40.7 mi | 44m |
| North Broadway Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Woodie Seat Freeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Avenue A | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 7th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 14
— 40.7 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson, KS and Wichita, 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
41 mi
·
44 min
·
KS 14; KS 96
Toward Wichita
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 15
Toward Broadway Avenue
10
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
North Broadway Street
11
Turn right onto East Central Avenue
368 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Central Avenue
12
Turn left onto North Market Street
358 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Market Street
13
Turn right
187 ft
·
13 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.3 — 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
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Avenue A
Turn right onto West Avenue A
Navigation decision point
5
44.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward Broadway Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 15
Toward Broadway Avenue
5
49.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
North Market Street
Turn left onto North Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.72 one way
$15.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.51 | $19.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Wichita, KS
Morning in Wichita on Sunday
Local time
9:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m 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 highway-focused experience, as 84% of this route consists of high-speed transit. You will spend the bulk of your time on KS 14, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 40.7 miles. The drive is characterized by its steady, predictable pace, allowing you to settle in comfortably without the need for frequent navigation changes. As you move away from the open highway and transition onto North Broadway and North Main streets, the environment shifts from a rural road feel to a more urban setting. This progression provides a clear, rhythmic transition as you navigate from the outskirts into the heart of Wichita.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.7 mi on KS 14.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 14 and North Broadway Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 7th Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Avenue A): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Wichita, KS
Full guide →Wichita is the largest city in Kansas — since Kansas City is divided between the states of Kansas and Missouri. It is not the biggest or flashiest city in the US, but it is a medium-sized city with a small-town feel. It offers much to tourists with its variety of attractions. === Tourist information === Visit Wichita website
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 2m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.7 miles on KS 14. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Avenue A): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wichita, 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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