Origin
Andover, KS
Afternoon in Andover on Friday
Local time
3:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Andover, KS to Newton, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
33.3 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Andover, KS
Tien Nguyen
Newton, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Andover, KS to Newton, KS covers 33.3 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 135, KS 96, West 21st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.5 miles on I 135. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.21 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 33.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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.
Drive Character
This is a 43m highway drive covering 33.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 135 and KS 96. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.5 miles on I 135.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 135 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 135 and KS 96. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harrison Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 33.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (KS 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (KS 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Harrison Street
Turn right onto Harrison Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
KS 96
Merge onto KS 96
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.2 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
30.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
KS 15
Take the exit onto KS 15 toward US 50 West, KS 15: Hutchinson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 30
Toward US 50 West, KS 15: Hutchinson
6
31.5 mi into trip
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~38m in
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KS 15
Take the exit onto KS 15 toward KS 15 North: Newton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Toward KS 15 North: Newton
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 Andover, KS to Newton, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Hutchinson along the way.
Hutchinson
11.2 mi in
|
~16m
|
via KS 96
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 135 | 17.5 mi | 17m |
| KS 96 | 8.9 mi | 10m |
| West 21st Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| KS 15 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Washington Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Andover Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Kansas Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 135
— 17.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Andover, KS and Newton, KS.
1
Start on North Main Street
65 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto Harrison Street
340 ft
·
20 sec
·
Harrison Street
3
Turn left onto North Andover Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Andover Road
4
Turn left onto West 21st Street
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West 21st Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
6
Merge onto KS 96
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
KS 96
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto KS 96
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
KS 96
Toward I 135 North, KS 96 West, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina, Hutchinson
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 135; US 81; KS 15
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 135; US 81; KS 15
9
Take the exit onto KS 15
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 15
Exit 30
Toward US 50 West, KS 15: Hutchinson
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit onto KS 15
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
KS 15
Toward KS 15 North: Newton
Use the sharp right lane.
11
Turn left onto KS 15
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Kansas Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto KS 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Road
13
Continue on KS 15
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
KS 15
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.21 one way
$10.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.35 | $14.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Newton, KS
Afternoon in Newton on Friday
Local time
3:48 PM
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
4 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
43m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Andover, KS to Newton, KS covers 33.3 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 135, KS 96, West 21st Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.6 miles from Andover, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.21 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 33.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Harrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (KS 96): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (KS 96): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Andover, KS to Newton, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Hutchinson along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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