Origin
Hutchinson, KS
Night in Hutchinson on Tuesday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hutchinson, KS to Riverside, KS
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
141 mi
227 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
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6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hutchinson, KS
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Riverside, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Riverside, KS covers 141 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on KS 96, KS 14, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.4 miles on KS 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.04 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.5 miles from Hutchinson, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 12m highway drive covering 141 miles, with most of the trip on KS 96 and KS 14. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.4 miles on KS 96.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KS 96 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 96 and KS 14. 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 Riverside, KS is easy. At 3h 12m with 61% 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 0.3 miles (West 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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East 7th Avenue
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 5th Avenue
Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
4.9 mi into trip
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~9m in
Take the ramp toward Lyons, K-14 NORTH, K-96 WEST
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Lyons, K-14 NORTH, K-96 WEST
4
28.6 mi into trip
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~38m in
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US 56; KS 96 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 56; KS 96 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 96 | 62.4 mi | 1h 13m |
| KS 14 | 23.3 mi | 28m |
| East Main Street | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| East Santa Fe Boulevard | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| North Pennsylvania Avenue | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| Nickerson Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| West 5th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Wilson Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 96
— 62.4 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hutchinson, KS and Riverside, KS.
1
Start on this road
62 ft
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7 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
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21 sec
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East 7th Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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North Main Street
4
Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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West 5th Avenue
5
Continue on Nickerson Boulevard
3.4 mi
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5 min
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Nickerson Boulevard
6
Continue on North Wilson Road
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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North Wilson Road
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
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25 sec
Toward Lyons, K-14 NORTH, K-96 WEST
8
Merge onto KS 14; KS 96
23 mi
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28 min
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KS 14; KS 96
9
Turn left onto US 56; KS 96
20 mi
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23 min
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East Main Street
10
Continue on US 56; KS 96
12 mi
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17 min
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East Santa Fe Boulevard
11
Turn right onto KS 96
62 mi
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1 hr 13 min
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KS 96
12
Turn left onto US 283
11 mi
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16 min
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North Pennsylvania Avenue
13
Turn left
6.0 mi
·
23 min
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.5 miles from Hutchinson, KS, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.4 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.5 miles or 1h 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 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Riverside, 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 141 miles and 3h 12m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on KS 96 for about 62.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.5 mi from Hutchinson, KS · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 70.5 miles from Hutchinson, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before KS 96 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.4 miles.
Arriving in Riverside, KS
The final approach into Riverside, 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 Riverside, 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
$22.04 one way
$44.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.20 | $48.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.13 | $54.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.13 | $62.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.80 | $6.77 |
| Efficient EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.34 | $5.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.74 | $9.02 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Riverside, KS
Night in Riverside on Tuesday
Local time
9:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Lincoln, KS
71 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
6 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
3h 12m 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 Riverside, KS covers 141 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KS 96, KS 14, East 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 70.5 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 $22.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Riverside, KS is easy. At 3h 12m with 61% 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 0.3 miles (West 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hutchinson, KS to Riverside, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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