Trip from Hutchinson, KS to Atchison, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 6m

Distance

215.8 mi

347 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 54m ★

6 AM

4h 7m

8 AM

4h 33m

10 AM

4h 16m

12 PM

4h 13m

3 PM

4h 17m

5 PM

4h 32m

8 PM

3h 59m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hutchinson, KS to Atchison, KS covers 215.8 miles and takes about 4h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Kansas Turnpike, Limestone Road, Northeast Sherman Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.5 miles on Kansas Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

107.9 miles from Hutchinson, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Kansas Turnpike	54.5 mi	54m
Limestone Road	35.9 mi	41m
Northeast Sherman Road	29.4 mi	33m
Ken Kennedy Freeway	26.6 mi	29m
US 50	24.7 mi	29m
KS 150	16.7 mi	19m
US 59	14.7 mi	16m
Oakland Expressway	3.9 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Kansas Turnpike — 54.5 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

347 ft · 27 sec · this road

Turn right onto East 8th Avenue

0.2 mi · 46 sec · East 8th Avenue

Turn left onto North Maple Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · North Maple Street

Turn right onto East 11th Avenue

1.3 mi · 3 min · East 11th Avenue

Turn left onto KS 61

27 mi · 29 min · Ken Kennedy Freeway

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 135; US 81

1.7 mi · 1 min · I 135; US 81

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward US 56, McPherson, Marion

Turn right onto US 56

0.2 mi · 16 sec · East Kansas Avenue

Continue on US 56

36 mi · 41 min · Limestone Road

Enter roundabout onto KS 150

186 ft · 3 sec · KS 150

Continue on KS 150

17 mi · 19 min · KS 150

Turn left onto US 50

25 mi · 29 min · US 50

Enter roundabout

364 ft · 4 sec

Toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

Continue

0.2 mi · 10 sec

Toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

Enter roundabout

440 ft · 5 sec

Toward I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka

Continue

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka

Merge onto I 35

0.1 mi · 10 sec · I 35

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 335 North: Topeka, Kansas City

Merge onto I 335

55 mi · 54 min · Kansas Turnpike

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 48 sec

Toward I-70 West, US 40 West, KS 4 West: Topeka, Valley Falls

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 40 sec · this road

Keep slight left at fork

459 ft · 11 sec

Merge onto US 40; KS 4

3.9 mi · 4 min · Oakland Expressway

Take the exit onto KS 4

0.6 mi · 51 sec · KS 4

Take the exit onto KS 4

0.3 mi · 40 sec · KS 4

Turn left onto KS 4

29 mi · 33 min · Northeast Sherman Road

Continue on US 59

15 mi · 16 min · US 59

Turn left onto US 73

0.1 mi · 12 sec · South 22nd Street

Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Woodlawn Avenue

Keep slight right at fork

472 ft · 9 sec

Turn slight right onto Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto South 10th Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · South 10th Street

Turn right onto Kansas Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Kansas Avenue

Arrive at destination

Kansas Avenue

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 107.9 miles from Hutchinson, KS, or about 2h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 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 47 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.9 miles or 2h 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atchison, 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 215.8 miles and 4h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 Kansas Turnpike for about 54.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dover, KS

108 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

Moundridge, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Council Grove, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.9 miles from Hutchinson, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Paolucci Restaurant, Deli & Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Atchison, Kansas

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 215.8

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19133676105

Visit website

El Potrillo Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hutchinson, Kansas

1.3 mi

Mr. G's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Atchison, Kansas

1.2 mi

Paolucci Restaurant, Deli & Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 215.8

Atchison, Kansas

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19133676105

Visit website

El Potrillo Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Hutchinson, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16206649824

Visit website

Mr. G's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 215.8

Atchison, Kansas

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+19134264674

Visit website

Tequilas North Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 169.5

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17854785663

Visit website

Lago Vista Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 185

Ozawkie, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17856421111

Visit website

Cedar Ridge Catering & Banquet Hall

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 215.8

Atchison, Kansas

Hours: Closed

+19133674357

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 30.8

McPherson, Kansas

+18332172197

EV Connect Charging Station

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 30.8

McPherson, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Charge Pro Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Hutchinson, Kansas

+18888074522

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 108.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 8th Avenue

Turn right onto East 8th Avenue

Navigation decision point

30.4 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward US 56, McPherson, Marion

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 56, McPherson, Marion

108.2 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Enter roundabout toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

108.4 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Enter roundabout toward I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 35 South: Wichita, Topeka

108.8 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Take the exit toward I 335 North: Topeka, Kansas City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 335 North: Topeka, Kansas City

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.74 one way

$67.48 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$37.04	$74.09
premium	$4.89	$41.53	$83.06
diesel	$5.61	$47.65	$95.29

Estimated Tolls: $2.73

Kansas Turnpike (54.5 mi) $2.73

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	64.7	0	$22.66	$10.36
Efficient EV	54	0	$18.88	$8.63
EV Truck/SUV	86.3	1	$30.21	$13.81

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 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 Saturday

Local time

1:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Atchison, KS

Afternoon in Atchison on Saturday

Local time

1:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Dover, KS

108 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

21 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

4h 6m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 163.7

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

215.8 mi in 4h 6m, mostly highway — 54.5 mi of that is on Kansas Turnpike.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 54.5 mi on Kansas Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and Limestone Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 8th Avenue.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 215.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 8th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 30.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 108.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hutchinson, KS and Atchison, KS, road signs point toward Mcpherson, Marion, Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka and Valley Falls.

Mcpherson

30.4 mi in | ~37m

Marion

30.4 mi in | ~37m

Kansas City

108.2 mi in | ~2h 8m

Wichita

108.2 mi in | ~2h 8m

Topeka

108.2 mi in | ~2h 8m

Valley Falls

163.5 mi in | ~3h 4m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 6m. Total distance: 215.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 54.5 miles on Kansas Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.73 in tolls one way, starting with Kansas Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Atchison, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Atchison, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Hutchinson, KS to Atchison, KS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Paolucci Restaurant, Deli & Lounge

Paolucci Restaurant, Deli & Lounge

El Potrillo Restaurant

Mr. G's Restaurant

Tequilas North Mexican Restaurant & Bar

Lago Vista Grill

Cedar Ridge Catering & Banquet Hall

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Charge Pro Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hutchinson, KS

Atchison, KS

Same local time

21 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 6m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

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