Aubry, KS to Hutchinson, KS is 206.5 miles and takes about 3h 57m via I 35 and US 56, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Great Plains, offering a straightforward drive across Kansas. With 92% of the trip on highways, you'll experience a focused drive with minimal time on slower roads. This is a practical option for a single-day trip, especially if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.
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
103.2 miles from Aubry, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 35
82.8 mi
1h 23m
US 56
36.5 mi
42m
US 81 Business
25 mi
27m
US 50
24.6 mi
29m
KS 150
16.5 mi
19m
West 175th Street
8 mi
13m
West 179th Street
3.5 mi
6m
US 69
2.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 82.8 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aubry, KS and Hutchinson, KS.
1
Start on Johnson Street
144 ft·8 sec·Johnson Street
2
Turn right onto 197th Terrace
415 ft·24 sec·197th Terrace
3
Turn left onto Foster Street
0.2 mi·53 sec·Foster Street
4
Turn right onto West 199th Street
0.3 mi·38 sec·West 199th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·19 sec
6
Merge onto US 69
2.2 mi·2 min·US 69
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward 179th StreetUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto West 179th Street
3.5 mi·6 min·West 179th Street
9
Continue on West 175th Street
8.0 mi·13 min·West 175th Street
10
Continue on US 56
0.2 mi·24 sec·US 56
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 50 West: WichitaUse the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 35; US 50
83 mi·1 hr 23 min·I 35; US 50
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Toward US 50: Emporia, Newton
14
Enter roundabout
433 ft·5 sec
15
Continue
0.2 mi·11 sec
16
Enter roundabout onto US 50
33 ft·0 sec·US 50
17
Continue on US 50
25 mi·29 min·US 50
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward KS 150 West: Marion
19
Turn straight onto KS 150
17 mi·19 min·KS 150
20
Enter roundabout onto US 56
190 ft·3 sec·US 56
21
Continue on US 56
36 mi·42 min·US 56
22
Turn left
0.2 mi·27 sec
23
Merge onto I 135; US 81
1.7 mi·1 min·I 135; US 81
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward US 81 Business, KS 61, McPherson, Hutchinson
25
Continue on US 81 Bus; KS 61
1.6 mi·1 min·US 81 Bus; KS 61
26
Continue on US 81 Business; KS 61
25 mi·27 min·US 81 Business; KS 61
27
Turn right onto East 11th Avenue
1.3 mi·3 min·East 11th Avenue
28
Turn left onto North Maple Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·North Maple Street
29
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
0.2 mi·29 sec·East 7th Avenue
30
Turn right
62 ft·4 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 3 hour and 57-minute drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. The single recommended stop suggests you can easily complete this trip in one day. With a fuel cost estimated at $32, it's wise to fill up before departing, especially given the longest stretch of 82.8 miles on I 35. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition from the interstate to US 56 and US 81 Business, as services might be less frequent on these non-interstate highways.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 103.2 miles from Aubry, KS, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.8 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 45 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.2 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 13m
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 Aubry, 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 Aubry, KS
This is one driving day of about 206.5 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Aubry, 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 I 35 for about 82.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 97.8 — 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|197th Terrace
Turn right onto 197th Terrace
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Foster Street
Turn left onto Foster Street
Navigation decision point
6
3 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the exit toward 179th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward 179th Street
8
14.8 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South, US 50 West: Wichita
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 35 South, US 50 West: Wichita
5
97.8 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward US 50: Emporia, Newton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50: Emporia, Newton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.28 one way
$64.57 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$35.45
$70.89
premium
$4.89
$39.74
$79.48
diesel
$5.61
$45.59
$91.19
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Charge Pro Charging Station
Hutchinson, Kansas
Other
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
McPherson, Kansas
Other
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
McPherson, Kansas
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Other: 2
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.9
0
$21.68
$9.91
Efficient EV
51.6
0
$18.07
$8.26
EV Truck/SUV
82.6
1
$28.91
$13.22
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Aubry, KS
Afternoon
in Aubry on Saturday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hutchinson, KS
Afternoon
in Hutchinson on Saturday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
3h 57m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive covering 206.5 miles. You'll spend 92% of your time on major roadways, primarily I 35 and US 56. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 82.8 miles on I 35. Expect a relatively smooth experience with frequent exits on the highway portions, transitioning to surface roads for the final part of the trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and US 56. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 197th Terrace.
Driving Effort5/10
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 206.5 miles you will encounter 22 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 (197th Terrace): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Foster Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Aubry, KS and Hutchinson, KS, road signs point toward Newton and Mcpherson.
Newton
97.8 mi in|~1h 49m
Mcpherson
177.9 mi in|~3h 23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 206.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Aubry, KS to Hutchinson, KS covers 206.5 miles and takes about 3h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, US 56, US 81 Business. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.2 miles from Aubry, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 206.5 miles you will encounter 22 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 (197th Terrace): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Foster Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Aubry, KS and Hutchinson, KS, road signs point toward Newton and Mcpherson.
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.
