The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Anthony, 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 North Main Street, KS 14, US 160 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.7 miles on North Main Street.
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
36.7 miles from Hutchinson, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
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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.
The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Anthony, 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.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 28.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 7th Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 53m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Avenue A): Navigation decision point.
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|East 7th Avenue
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip|~2m in|West Avenue A
Turn right onto West Avenue A
Navigation decision point
5
27.6 mi into trip|~38m in|KS 14
Take the ramp onto KS 14 toward US 54 West, US 400 West, KS 14 South: Kingman
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 54 West, US 400 West, KS 14 South: Ki...
5
73.4 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|West Steadman Street
Turn right onto West Steadman Street
Navigation decision point
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 Hutchinson, KS to Anthony, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Wichita along the way.
Wichita
3.9 mi in|~8m|via KS 14; KS 96
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Main Street
28.7 mi
51m
KS 14
24 mi
30m
US 160
9 mi
15m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
8.8 mi
9m
D Avenue
1.2 mi
2m
Woodie Seat Freeway
0.8 mi
1m
West Main Street
0.4 mi
<1m
West Avenue A
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 28.7 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson, KS and Anthony, KS.
1
Start on this road
62 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
0.1 mi·21 sec·East 7th Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·North Main Street
4
Turn right onto West Avenue A
0.2 mi·29 sec·West Avenue A
5
Turn right
0.3 mi·49 sec
6
Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway
0.8 mi·1 min·Woodie Seat Freeway
7
Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi·3 min·North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on KS 14; KS 96
2.7 mi·3 min·KS 14; KS 96
Toward WichitaUse the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto KS 14
21 mi·27 min·KS 14
10
Take the ramp onto KS 14
0.2 mi·26 sec·KS 14
Toward US 54 West, US 400 West, KS 14 South: Kingman
11
Merge onto US 54; US 400; KS 14
8.8 mi·9 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Continue on US 54; US 400; KS 14
1.2 mi·2 min·D Avenue
13
Turn left onto KS 14
26 mi·45 min·North Main Street
14
Continue on US 160; KS 2
9.0 mi·15 min·US 160; KS 2
15
Turn left onto KS 44
0.4 mi·50 sec·West Main Street
16
Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue
391 ft·19 sec·North Bluff Avenue
17
Turn right onto West Steadman Street
89 ft·3 sec·West Steadman Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Steadman 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 36.7 miles from Hutchinson, KS, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.7 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.7 miles or 49m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anthony, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hutchinson, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hutchinson, KS
This is one driving day of about 73.5 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Hutchinson, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Main Street for about 28.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.7 mi from Hutchinson, KS
· 49m into the drive
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/gal25.4 MPG avg26 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.
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
Hutchinson, KS
Late night
in Hutchinson on Saturday
Local time
12:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Anthony, KS
Late night
in Anthony on Saturday
Local time
12:14 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°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 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 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 Hutchinson, KS to Anthony, 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 North Main Street, KS 14, US 160. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.7 miles from Hutchinson, 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 is a straightforward 1h 53m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (West Avenue A): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Hutchinson, KS to Anthony, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Wichita along the way.
