Trip from Hutchinson, KS to Goddard, KS

Drive Time

59m

Distance

45.3 mi

73 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 55m ★

6 AM

1h 0m

8 AM

1h 9m

10 AM

1h 3m

12 PM

1h 2m

3 PM

1h 4m

5 PM

1h 9m

8 PM

0h 57m

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

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Hutchinson, KS

Tien Nguyen

Goddard, KS

Helena Jankovičová Kováčová

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel between Hutchinson and Goddard, you can expect a straightforward 45.3-mile journey that takes just under an hour. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it covers a relatively short distance within the Great Plains region. You will primarily navigate via KS 14, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, and South Worthington Road. Budgeting about $7 for fuel will cover your transit costs easily. Given the short duration of 59 minutes, you do not need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between these two Kansas communities.

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

22.7 miles from Hutchinson, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving experience, balancing highway transit with local road navigation. About 38% of your journey consists of highway driving, providing a steady pace for a significant portion of the trip. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch along a 16.6-mile segment of KS 14, which allows for consistent cruising. As you transition between these roads, the character of the drive shifts from more open highway stretches to the more localized feel of South Worthington Road. Expect a functional, direct route that prioritizes efficiency over technical twists or turns.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 17 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 16.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 7th Avenue.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 36.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 7th Avenue

Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Main Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

Navigation decision point

36.2 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the ramp toward US 54 East, US 400 East: Wichita

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 54 East, US 400 East: Wichita

36.4 mi into trip | ~48m in | US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto US 54; US 400 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

45.3 mi into trip | ~59m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Hutchinson, KS to Goddard, 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	16.6 mi	18m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway	8.6 mi	9m
South Worthington Road	6.2 mi	8m
North 343rd Street West	4.5 mi	6m
South Rayl Road	4.1 mi	5m
North Main Street	2.8 mi	6m
East Silver Lake Road	1 mi	1m
Woodie Seat Freeway	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: KS 14 — 16.6 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson, KS and Goddard, KS.

Start on this road

62 ft · 7 sec · this road

Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · East 7th Avenue

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn right onto West Avenue A

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Avenue A

Turn right

0.3 mi · 49 sec

Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Woodie Seat Freeway

Continue on North Main Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on KS 14; KS 96

17 mi · 18 min · KS 14; KS 96

Toward Wichita Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto South Worthington Road

6.2 mi · 8 min · South Worthington Road

Turn right onto East Silver Lake Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Silver Lake Road

Turn left onto South Rayl Road

4.1 mi · 5 min · South Rayl Road

Continue on North 343rd Street West

4.5 mi · 6 min · North 343rd Street West

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward US 54 East, US 400 East: Wichita

Merge onto US 54; US 400

8.6 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn right

113 ft · 8 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick drive with no required stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Keep in mind that there are no planned stops on this 45.3-mile path, so ensure you have everything you need before heading out from Hutchinson. With a travel time of only 59 minutes, you won't need to worry about mid-trip fatigue or extensive rest breaks. To keep your logistics simple, verify your fuel levels before you leave, as the $7 estimated cost is minimal and keeps your overhead low. Use the lack of mandatory stops to your advantage by planning your errands or arrivals in Goddard with precision.

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 22.7 miles from Hutchinson, KS, or about 29m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.6 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 45.3 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 22.7 miles or 29m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 51m

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

Before You Leave

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 45.3 miles and 59m.

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 16.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.7 mi from Hutchinson, KS · 29m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, KS

23 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 45.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wichita, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Hutchinson, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Goddard, KS

The final approach into Goddard, 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 Goddard, 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

$6.88 one way

$13.76 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$7.59	$15.17
premium	$4.80	$8.55	$17.10
diesel	$5.64	$10.06	$20.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	13.6	$4.76	$2.17
Efficient EV	11.3	$3.96	$1.81
EV Truck/SUV	18.1	$6.34	$2.90

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Hutchinson, KS

Evening in Hutchinson on Sunday

Local time

7:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Goddard, KS

Evening in Goddard on Sunday

Local time

7:10 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

52°F

Newton, KS

23 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

19 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

59m 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 Goddard, KS covers 45.3 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are KS 14, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, South Worthington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.7 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 $6.88 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.