Origin
Hazelton, KS
Evening in Hazelton on Friday
Local time
7:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hazelton, KS to Lake City, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hazelton, KS
Chris F
Lake City, KS
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Trip Overview
Hazelton to Lake City is 37.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 20 minutes via River Road and Tri-City Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward drive. The route is characterized by its numerous turns, making it more of a local exploration than a high-speed transit. With minimal highway driving, expect a relaxed pace suitable for a single day trip.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This drive is a turn-heavy local experience with no highway segments. You'll navigate primarily along River Road and Tri-City Road, with Jefferson Avenue also playing a role. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 13.7 miles on River Road. Given the 0% highway share, anticipate a driving rhythm dictated by local roads, which may include more frequent adjustments and a slower average speed compared to interstate travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Road is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 1st 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 37.4 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: at 0.2 miles (1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (Pleasant Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 160 / Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1st Avenue
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Pleasant Hill Road
At end of road, turn left onto Pleasant Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
12.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 160 / Jefferson Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 160 / Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
37.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Navigation decision point
5
37.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Cleveland Street
Turn right onto Cleveland Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 13.7 mi | 33m |
| Tri-City Road | 10 mi | 24m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Pleasant Hill Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Iliff Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Stolp Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
River Road
— 13.7 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazelton, KS and Lake City, KS.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto 1st Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
1st Avenue
3
Continue on Tri-City Road
10 mi
·
24 min
·
Tri-City Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto Pleasant Hill Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Hill Road
5
Continue on South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 160
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
7
Turn right onto US 281
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Iliff Street
8
Turn left onto West Stolp Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
West Stolp Avenue
9
Continue on River Road
6.2 mi
·
14 min
·
River Road
10
Continue on Mingona Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mingona Road
11
Keep slight left at fork onto River Road
7.5 mi
·
18 min
·
River Road
12
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn left onto Broad Street
401 ft
·
19 sec
·
Broad Street
14
Turn right onto Cleveland Street
163 ft
·
7 sec
·
Cleveland Street
15
Arrive at destination
Cleveland Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Hazelton, KS · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Hazelton, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lake City, KS
The final approach into Lake City, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.85 one way
$11.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Lake City, KS
Evening in Lake City on Friday
Local time
7:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 20m 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 Hazelton, KS to Lake City, KS covers 37.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road, Tri-City Road, Jefferson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.7 miles from Hazelton, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.85 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 37.4 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: at 0.2 miles (1st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.5 miles (Pleasant Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles (US 160 / Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hazelton, KS to Lake City, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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