Origin
Hutchinson, KS
Night in Hutchinson on Saturday
Local time
9:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hutchinson, KS to Yates Center, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
136.1 mi
219 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 35m
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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Yates Center, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Yates Center, KS covers 136.1 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 54, KS 14, KS 254 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.5 miles on US 54. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
68 miles from Hutchinson, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 54 | 60.5 mi | 1h 9m |
| KS 14 | 41.9 mi | 46m |
| KS 254 | 29.7 mi | 36m |
| North Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Woodie Seat Freeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Avenue A | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 7th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 54
— 60.5 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson, KS and Yates Center, 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
·
46 min
·
KS 14; KS 96
Toward Wichita
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on KS 254
30 mi
·
36 min
·
KS 254
Toward KS 254, El Dorado
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Continue on US 54
60 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US 54
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto South State Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
South State Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto West Rutledge Street
139 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Rutledge Street
13
Arrive at destination
West Rutledge Street
Trip Plan
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 68 miles from Hutchinson, KS, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.5 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 30 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68 miles or 1h 21m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yates Center, 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 136.1 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 US 54 for about 60.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68 miles from Hutchinson, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 54 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.5 miles.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 135.9 — 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
4
45.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
KS 254
Continue onto KS 254 toward KS 254, El Dorado
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward KS 254, El Dorado
6
135.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
|
South State Street
Turn left onto South State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.10 one way
$42.20 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $23.14 | $46.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $26.41 | $52.81 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $30.00 | $60.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.29 | $6.53 |
| Efficient EV | 34 | 0 | $11.91 | $5.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.05 | $8.71 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Yates Center, KS
Night in Yates Center on Saturday
Local time
9:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
97°F
Bellaire, KS
68 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 40m 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?
136.1 mi in 2h 40m, mostly highway — 60.5 mi of that is on US 54.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.5 mi on US 54.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 54 and KS 14. 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 2h 40m drive. You will face about 8 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,558 ft
996 ft
Total Climb
421 ft
Total Descent
823 ft
Highest Point
1,558 ft
~9.7 mi in
Elevation Range
562 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Yates Center, KS, road signs begin pointing toward El Dorado along the way.
El Dorado
45.8 mi in
|
~54m
|
via KS 254
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 Yates Center, KS
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Woodson County Courthouse — courthouse in Yates Center, Kansas, United States
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 2h 40m. Total distance: 136.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.5 miles on US 54. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: 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 Yates Center, 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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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