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Trip from Anthony, KS to Hutchinson, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

73.5 mi

118 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

3 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Anthony, KS

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Hutchinson, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Anthony, KS to Hutchinson, KS covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on KS 14, Northeast 100 Avenue, North Ll & G Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.9 miles on KS 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.49 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.

Midpoint

36.8 miles from Anthony, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 73.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Anthony, KS to Hutchinson, KS covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KS 14 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Bluff Avenue.

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 73.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 (North Bluff Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KS 2 / North Ll & G Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 67.1 miles (KS 14; KS 96): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Bluff Avenue

Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | KS 2 / North Ll & G Avenue

Turn right onto KS 2 / North Ll & G Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
67.1 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | KS 14; KS 96

Turn left onto KS 14; KS 96

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
72.4 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Avenue A East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Avenue A East
5
73.5 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
KS 14 30.9 mi 53m
Northeast 100 Avenue 21.2 mi 27m
North Ll & G Avenue 8.9 mi 14m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway 8.7 mi 9m
D Avenue 1.2 mi 2m
Woodie Seat Freeway 0.8 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: KS 14 — 30.9 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anthony, KS and Hutchinson, KS.

1

Start on West Steadman Street

89 ft · 9 sec · West Steadman Street
2

Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue

391 ft · 19 sec · North Bluff Avenue
3

Turn right onto KS 44

0.4 mi · 47 sec · West Main Street
4

Turn right onto KS 2

8.9 mi · 14 min · North Ll & G Avenue
5

Keep slight left at fork onto US 160; KS 2

0.1 mi · 11 sec · US 160; KS 2
6

Continue on KS 14

26 mi · 45 min · KS 14
7

Turn right onto US 54; US 400; KS 14

1.2 mi · 2 min · D Avenue
8

Continue on US 54; US 400; KS 14

8.7 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
9

Take the exit onto KS 14

0.2 mi · 30 sec · KS 14
Toward KS 14
10

Turn left onto KS 14

21 mi · 27 min · Northeast 100 Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn left onto KS 14; KS 96

4.5 mi · 6 min · KS 14; KS 96
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Woodie Seat Freeway
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 28 sec
Toward Avenue A East
14

Turn slight right onto West Avenue A

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Avenue A
15

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
16

Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · East 7th Avenue
17

Turn left

62 ft · 4 sec
18

Arrive at destination

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.8 miles from Anthony, KS, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.9 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 16 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.8 miles or 1h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hutchinson, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Anthony, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Anthony, KS

This is one driving day of about 73.5 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Anthony, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on KS 14 for about 30.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.8 mi from Anthony, KS · 1h 4m into the drive

Downtown Cheney, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cheney, KS

37 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

Harper, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cheney, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Anthony, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hutchinson, KS

The final approach into Hutchinson, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

China Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anthony, Kansas

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+16203227070

Visit website

Pizza Ranch

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anthony, Kansas

0.5 mi

El Pueblo Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Anthony, Kansas

0.5 mi

China Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Anthony, Kansas

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+16203227070

Visit website

Pizza Ranch

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Anthony, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+16208003226

Visit website

El Pueblo Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Anthony, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16209142042

Red Rooster Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.5

Harper, Kansas

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+16208962409

Hamill's Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Anthony, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16204401445

Visit website

El Potrillo Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 73.5

Hutchinson, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16206649824

Visit website

Casey's

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 10.5

Harper, Kansas

Hours: 4 am–12 pm

+16203079576

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 10.5

Harper, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Charge Pro Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 73.5

Hutchinson, Kansas

+18888074522

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 63

Hutchinson, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.49 one way

$22.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.62 $25.23
premium $4.89 $14.14 $28.29
diesel $5.61 $16.23 $32.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Harper, Kansas

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Hutchinson, Kansas

Blink

1 DCFC

Charge Pro Charging Station

Hutchinson, Kansas

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 1 Blink: 1 Other: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.1 0 $7.72 $3.53
Efficient EV 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94
EV Truck/SUV 29.4 0 $10.29 $4.70

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Anthony, KS

Afternoon in Anthony on Friday

Local time

3:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hutchinson, KS

Afternoon in Hutchinson on Friday

Local time

3:05 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

82°F

Cheney, KS

37 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

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 53m 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 Anthony, KS to Hutchinson, KS covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are KS 14, Northeast 100 Avenue, North Ll & G Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 36.8 miles from Anthony, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.49 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 73.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 (North Bluff Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (KS 2 / North Ll & G Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 67.1 miles (KS 14; KS 96): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Anthony, KS to Hutchinson, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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