Origin
Hutchinson, KS
Evening in Hutchinson on Sunday
Local time
6:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hutchinson, KS to Belleville, KS
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
132.6 mi
213 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
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6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hutchinson, KS
Tien Nguyen
Belleville, KS
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Spanning 132.6 miles across the heart of the Great Plains, this drive from Hutchinson to Belleville takes approximately 2 hours and 26 minutes to complete. Because the trip is relatively short, it is easily manageable as a one-day excursion, meaning you won’t need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $20 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for your Kansas travels. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares like I-135, the Ken Kennedy Freeway, and East 11th Avenue. Since both your start and end points are located within the Great Plains, you can anticipate consistent terrain throughout the entire trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.3 miles from Hutchinson, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 98% of the journey spent on high-speed roads. You will spend a significant portion of your time on I-135, which features a long, uninterrupted 103.5-mile stretch that allows for steady, efficient travel. The personality of this route is defined by its focus on speed and directness rather than winding local paths. As you transition between the Ken Kennedy Freeway and East 11th Avenue, you will find the driving environment remains predictable and straightforward. Expect a consistent, miles-heavy experience that is ideal if you prefer to make steady progress without frequent turns or technical navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 135 is the longest continuous segment at about 103.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 135 and Ken Kennedy Freeway. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 8th Avenue.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Belleville, KS is easy. At 2h 26m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (East 11th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 8th Avenue
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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North Maple Street
Turn left onto North Maple Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East 11th Avenue
Turn right onto East 11th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
28.3 mi into trip
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~34m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
132.6 mi into trip
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~2h 25m in
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L Street
Turn left onto L Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 135 | 103.5 mi | 1h 49m |
| Ken Kennedy Freeway | 26.6 mi | 29m |
| East 11th Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| 18th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Maple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 8th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| L Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 135
— 103.5 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson, KS and Belleville, KS.
1
Start on this road
347 ft
·
27 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East 8th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
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East 8th Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Maple Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Maple Street
4
Turn right onto East 11th Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 11th Avenue
5
Turn left onto KS 61
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Ken Kennedy Freeway
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto I 135; US 81
104 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
·
I 135; US 81
8
Turn right onto 18th Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
18th Street
9
Turn left onto L Street
163 ft
·
7 sec
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L Street
10
Arrive at destination
L Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 26-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around your personal schedule. While the lack of mandated stops means you can complete the 132.6-mile distance in a single push, it is still wise to fuel up before hitting the highway to ensure your $20 budget stays on track. Because the majority of your time is spent on I-135, keep a close watch on your speed and stay alert during that 103.5-mile primary stretch. Since this is a straightforward trek through the Great Plains, you don’t need to worry about complex route planning, allowing you to focus entirely on the road ahead. Use the simplicity of the route to your advantage by checking your vehicle’s fluids and tire pressure before you depart Hutchinson.
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 66.3 miles from Hutchinson, KS, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.5 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.3 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belleville, 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.
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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 Hutchinson, KS
This is one driving day of about 132.6 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hutchinson, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 135 for about 103.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.3 mi from Hutchinson, KS · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.3 miles from Hutchinson, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 135 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.5 miles.
Arriving in Belleville, KS
The final approach into Belleville, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Belleville, KS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.14 one way
$40.28 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.20 | $44.41 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.03 | $50.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.46 | $58.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.92 | $6.36 |
| Efficient EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.60 | $5.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53 | 0 | $18.56 | $8.49 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Belleville, KS
Evening in Belleville on Sunday
Local time
6:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°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
21 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
2h 26m 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 Belleville, KS covers 132.6 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 135, Ken Kennedy Freeway, East 11th Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.3 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 $20.14 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.
The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Belleville, KS is easy. At 2h 26m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Maple Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (East 11th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hutchinson, KS to Belleville, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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