Origin
Pratt, KS
Morning in Pratt on Tuesday
Local time
10:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pratt, KS to Hutchinson, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
55.9 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pratt, KS
Tien Nguyen
Hutchinson, KS
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Trip Overview
Pratt to Hutchinson is 55.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via KS 61, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the rolling landscapes of the Great Plains in Kansas, offering a straightforward drive. You'll primarily be on a well-maintained highway, making it a quick and efficient journey. This route is ideal if you're looking for a simple transit between two points without significant detours or complex navigation. Consider this a practical connection rather than an extensive scenic adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 61 | 48.4 mi | 57m |
| West Blanchard Avenue | 2 mi | 3m |
| Blanchard Road Southwest | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East 1st Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Woodie Seat Freeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Mohawk Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 61
— 48.4 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pratt, KS and Hutchinson, KS.
1
Start on East 3rd Street
214 ft
·
14 sec
·
East 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto South Oak Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Oak Street
3
Turn right onto US 54; US 400
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East 1st Street
4
Turn left onto KS 61
44 mi
·
52 min
·
KS 61
5
Take the exit onto KS 61
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
KS 61
Toward Hutchinson
6
Turn left onto South Mohawk Road
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Mohawk Road
7
Turn right onto Blanchard Road Southwest
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Blanchard Road Southwest
8
Continue on West Blanchard Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West Blanchard Avenue
9
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
10
Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodie Seat Freeway
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Avenue A East
12
Turn slight right onto West Avenue A
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Avenue A
13
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
14
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East 7th Avenue
15
Turn left
62 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Pratt, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55.9 — 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
|
South Oak Street
Turn left onto South Oak Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 54; US 400 / East 1st Street
Turn right onto US 54; US 400 / East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
KS 61
Turn left onto KS 61
Navigation decision point
5
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Avenue A East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Avenue A East
5
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.74 one way
$17.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.76 | $21.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.83 | $3.58 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Hutchinson, KS
Morning in Hutchinson on Tuesday
Local time
10:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
26 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 12m 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?
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 88% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll encounter about 48.4 miles of uninterrupted driving on KS 61, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your trip. The road is designed for efficient travel, meaning you'll likely experience smooth conditions and minimal traffic delays. Expect a straightforward journey with limited complexity as you transition from KS 61 to West Blanchard Avenue and finally Blanchard Road Southwest into Hutchinson.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.4 mi on KS 61.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 61 and West Blanchard Avenue. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Oak Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 55.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 (South Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 54; US 400 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (KS 61): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Hutchinson, KS
Full guide →Hutchinson is a city in Central Kansas.
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 12m. Total distance: 55.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.4 miles on KS 61. 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 (South Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 54; US 400 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (KS 61): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hutchinson, 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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