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Trip from Hazelton, KS to Sun 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 34m

Distance

42.9 mi

69 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m

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

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Downtown Hazelton, KS, KS

Hazelton, KS

Chris F

Downtown Sun City, KS, KS

Sun City, KS

Fernanda Gomez de la torre

Trip Overview

The drive from Hazelton, KS to Sun City, KS covers 42.9 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on River Road, Tri-City Road, Jefferson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on River Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.37 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

21.5 miles from Hazelton, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 42.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 42.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

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 19.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 1st Avenue.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 6 key points

These 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

4
22 mi into trip | ~44m in | US 281 / South Iliff Street

Turn right onto US 281 / South Iliff Street

Navigation decision point

4
29.5 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | River Road

Keep slight left at fork onto River Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
River Road 19.1 mi 46m
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 0.6 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
West Stolp Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: River Road — 19.1 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazelton, KS and Sun 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

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Main Street
13

Continue on River Road

5.4 mi · 13 min · River Road
14

Continue on East Main Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · East Main Street
15

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

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 21.5 miles from Hazelton, KS, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.1 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 42.9 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 21.5 miles or 43m 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 18m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hazelton, KS

This is one driving day of about 42.9 miles and 1h 34m.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on River Road for about 19.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.5 mi from Hazelton, KS · 43m into the drive

Downtown Medicine Lodge, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Medicine Lodge, KS

21 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

Lake City, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Medicine Lodge, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Hazelton, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sun City, KS

The final approach into Sun 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Burger Shack-N-Snack

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Medicine Lodge, Kansas

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 21.5

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16208865752

Casey's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Medicine Lodge, Kansas

0.5 mi

Burger Shack-N-Snack

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 21.5

Medicine Lodge, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16208865752

Casey's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 21.5

Medicine Lodge, Kansas

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+16203079545

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.37 one way

$12.74 round trip

$3.77/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $7.18 $14.37
premium $4.65 $7.86 $15.72
diesel $5.30 $8.96 $17.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.9 0 $4.50 $2.06
Efficient EV 10.7 0 $3.75 $1.72
EV Truck/SUV 17.2 0 $6.01 $2.75

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 16, 2026

Origin

Hazelton, KS

Late night in Hazelton on Saturday

Local time

5:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sun City, KS

Late night in Sun City on Saturday

Local time

5:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°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

7 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 34m 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 Sun City, KS covers 42.9 miles and takes about 1h 34m 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 21.5 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 $6.37 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 is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 Sun 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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