Origin
Rose Hill, KS
Morning in Rose Hill on Tuesday
Local time
7:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rose Hill, 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 27m
Distance
68.6 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rose Hill, KS
Amelia Cui
Hutchinson, KS
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Rose Hill to Hutchinson is 68.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via KS 96 and Southwest Butler Road, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Kansas. With a high percentage of highway driving, you'll cover ground efficiently. It's a quick trip, ideal for a same-day excursion without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 96 | 55.5 mi | 1h 4m |
| Southwest Butler Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| South Rose Hill Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| South Andover Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Woodie Seat Freeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Avenue A | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 96
— 55.5 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rose Hill, KS and Hutchinson, KS.
1
Start on East Showalter Street
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Showalter Street
2
Turn right onto South Rose Hill Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Rose Hill Road
3
Continue on Southwest Butler Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Butler Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Butler Road
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Butler Road
5
Continue on Southwest Butler Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Butler Road
6
Continue on South Andover Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Andover Road
7
Turn left onto US 54; US 400
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 35, KS 96: Kansas Turnpike
9
Continue on KS 96
10 mi
·
11 min
·
KS 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto KS 96
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 96
Toward I 135 North, KS 96 West, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina, Hutchinson
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit onto KS 96
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
KS 96
Exit 11A
Toward I 235 West, KS 96 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto KS 96
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
KS 96
Exit 13
Toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96
41 mi
·
46 min
·
KS 96
Toward KS 96, Hutchinson
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodie Seat Freeway
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Avenue A East
16
Turn slight right onto West Avenue A
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Avenue A
17
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
18
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East 7th Avenue
19
Turn left
62 ft
·
4 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Rose Hill, 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 10.9 and 25.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 35, KS 96: Kansas Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 35, KS 96: Kansas Turnpike
8
21.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
KS 96
Keep slight right at fork onto KS 96 toward I 135 North, KS 96 West, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina, Hutchinson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 135 North, KS 96 West, US 81 North, KS...
8
22.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
KS 96
Take the exit onto KS 96 toward I 235 West, KS 96 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11A
Toward I 235 West, KS 96 West
7
25 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
KS 96
Take the exit onto KS 96 toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
8
25.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
KS 96
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96 toward KS 96, Hutchinson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward KS 96, Hutchinson
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.72 one way
$21.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.78 | $23.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.15 | $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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.60 | $4.39 |
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.
Destination
Hutchinson, KS
Morning in Hutchinson on Tuesday
Local time
7:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°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
5 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 27m 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?
You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 82% of the route utilizing them. The longest stretch without a significant break is 55.5 miles on KS 96, so plan accordingly if you need frequent stops. Expect a relatively rural cruising feel for much of the trip, transitioning to surface roads as you approach your destination.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.5 mi on KS 96.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 96 and Southwest Butler Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.6 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: at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.3 miles (KS 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 27m. Total distance: 68.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.5 miles on KS 96. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Hutchinson, 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: at 10.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.3 miles (KS 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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