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Trip from Hutchinson, KS to Colwich, KS

Drive Time

46m

Distance

35 mi

56 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m

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

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Downtown Hutchinson, KS, KS

Hutchinson, KS

Tien Nguyen

Trip Overview

The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Colwich, KS covers 35 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on KS 14, North 167th Street West, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28 miles on KS 14. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.32 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

17.5 miles from Hutchinson, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 46m highway drive covering 35 miles, with most of the trip on KS 14 and North 167th Street West. The longest continuous stretch is about 28 miles on KS 14.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KS 14 is the longest continuous segment at about 28 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 14 and North 167th Street West. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 7th Avenue.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Colwich, KS is easy. At 46m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 7 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

3
1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

4
35 mi into trip | ~46m in | West Chicago Avenue

Turn right onto West Chicago Avenue

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Hutchinson, KS to Colwich, 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
KS 14 28 mi 30m
North 167th Street West 2.7 mi 6m
North Main Street 2.5 mi 5m
Woodie Seat Freeway 0.8 mi 1m
North 1st Street 0.5 mi 1m
West Avenue A 0.2 mi <1m
East 7th Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
West Chicago Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: KS 14 — 28 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson, KS and Colwich, 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

28 mi · 30 min · KS 14; KS 96
Toward Wichita Use the straight lane.
9

Turn right onto North 167th Street West

2.7 mi · 6 min · North 167th Street West
10

Continue on North 1st Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 1st Street
11

Turn right onto West Chicago Avenue

125 ft · 2 sec · West Chicago Avenue
12

Arrive at destination

West Chicago Avenue

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 17.5 miles from Hutchinson, KS, or about 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28 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 35 miles or 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.5 miles or 23m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Colwich, 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 35 miles and 46m.

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 KS 14 for about 28 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.5 mi from Hutchinson, KS · 23m into the drive

Downtown Newton, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, KS

18 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

Wichita, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newton, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.5 miles from Hutchinson, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Colwich, KS

The final approach into Colwich, 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 Colwich, KS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.32 one way

$10.63 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $5.86 $11.72
premium $4.80 $6.61 $13.21
diesel $5.64 $7.78 $15.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.5 0 $3.68 $1.68
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.06 $1.40
EV Truck/SUV 14 0 $4.90 $2.24

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Hutchinson, KS

Morning in Hutchinson on Monday

Local time

7:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear

S 17 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 6:10AM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 13 at 6:10AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Destination

Colwich, KS

Morning in Colwich on Monday

Local time

7:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Newton, KS

18 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

10 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

46m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Colwich, KS covers 35 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KS 14, North 167th Street West, North Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.5 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 $5.32 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 Colwich, KS is easy. At 46m with 82% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 Colwich, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Wichita along the way.

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