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Trip from Hutchinson, KS to Andover, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

59.1 mi

95 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m

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

city in Kansas, United States

Hutchinson, KS

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Downtown Andover, KS, KS

Andover, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Andover, KS covers 59.1 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East 7th Avenue, North Main Street, West Avenue A for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.24 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 59.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 59.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 7th Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Andover, KS is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hutchinson, KS to Andover, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East 7th Avenue
North Main Street
West Avenue A
Woodie Seat Freeway
Wichita
I 135 South
KS 96 East
21st Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East 7th Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

62 ft · 7 sec · the route
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
8

Continue on Wichita

42 mi · 45 min · Wichita
9

Take the exit slight right toward I 135 South, KS 96 East, US 81 South, KS 15 South

0.3 mi · 24 sec · I 135 South, KS 96 East, US 81 South, KS 15 South
10

Merge slight left

0.4 mi · 29 sec
11

Take the exit slight right toward KS 96 East: Hydraulic

0.5 mi · 1 min · KS 96 East: Hydraulic
12

Keep slight left to continue on KS 96 East

7.1 mi · 8 min · KS 96 East
13

Take the exit slight right toward 21st Street

0.3 mi · 37 sec · 21st Street
14

Turn left onto East 21st Street North

3.6 mi · 7 min · East 21st Street North
15

Turn right onto North Andover Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Andover Road
16

Turn right onto Harrison Street

341 ft · 20 sec · Harrison Street
17

Turn left onto North Main Street

66 ft · 3 sec · North Main Street
18

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.5 mi from Hutchinson, KS · 31m into the drive

Downtown Colwich, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Colwich, KS

30 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

Haven, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Colwich, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Hutchinson, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Andover, KS

The final approach into Andover, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.24 one way

$18.48 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.14 $20.29
premium $4.89 $11.37 $22.75
diesel $5.61 $13.05 $26.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.7 0 $6.21 $2.84
Efficient EV 14.8 0 $5.17 $2.36
EV Truck/SUV 23.6 0 $8.27 $3.78

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Hutchinson, KS

Afternoon in Hutchinson on Friday

Local time

2:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Andover, KS

Afternoon in Andover on Friday

Local time

2:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

5 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

1h 2m 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 Andover, KS covers 59.1 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East 7th Avenue, North Main Street, West Avenue A. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.5 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 $9.24 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 Andover, KS is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hutchinson, KS to Andover, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Hutchinson, KS to Andover, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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