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54m
Distance
39.2 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hutchinson, KS
Tien Nguyen
The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Cheney, KS covers 39.2 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KS 14, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.9 miles on KS 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.95 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.6 miles from Hutchinson, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
This is a 54m highway drive covering 39.2 miles, with most of the trip on KS 14 and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.9 miles on KS 14.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 14 and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 7th Avenue.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 (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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West Avenue A
Navigation decision point
Turn left toward US 54 East, US 400 East: Wichita
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward 383rd West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Between Hutchinson, KS and Cheney, KS, road signs point toward Wichita and 383Rd West.
Wichita
383Rd West
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 14 | 23.9 mi | 30m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 8.3 mi | 8m |
| North Main Street | 3.1 mi | 7m |
| Cheney Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South 383rd Street West | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Woodie Seat Freeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Avenue A | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 7th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson, KS and Cheney, KS.
Start on this road
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
Turn left onto North Main Street
Turn right onto West Avenue A
Turn right
Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway
Continue on North Main Street
Continue on KS 14; KS 96
Turn right onto KS 14
Turn left
Merge onto US 54; US 400
Take the exit
Turn left onto South 383rd Street West
Continue on Cheney Road
Continue on North Main Street
Turn right onto West 3rd Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 39.2 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.6 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cheney, KS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hutchinson, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 39.2 miles and 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Hutchinson, KS · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
A short stop after about 39.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Hutchinson, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cheney, 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 Cheney, KS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$5.95 one way
$11.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.56 | $13.13 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
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: 13.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hutchinson on Monday
Local time
8:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Cheney on Monday
Local time
8:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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