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Trip from Mulvane, KS to Hutchinson, KS

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

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

66.6 mi

107 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m

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

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Downtown Mulvane, KS, KS

Mulvane, KS

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city in Kansas, United States

Hutchinson, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mulvane, KS to Hutchinson, KS covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on KS 96, I 135, South Southeast Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.4 miles on KS 96. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.41 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 66.6 miles, with most of the trip on KS 96 and I 135. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.4 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 18 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 44.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 96 and I 135. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.4 miles in near I 135; US 81; KS 15.

Driving Effort 6/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.6 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 12.4 miles (I 135; US 81; KS 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5
12.4 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 135; US 81; KS 15

Merge onto I 135; US 81; KS 15

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20.3 mi into trip | ~29m in | KS 96

Take the exit onto KS 96 toward I 235 West, KS 96 West

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11A Toward I 235 West, KS 96 West
7
23 mi into trip | ~33m in | KS 96

Take the exit onto KS 96 toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 13 Toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
8
23.3 mi into trip | ~34m in | KS 96

Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96 toward KS 96, Hutchinson

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward KS 96, Hutchinson
5
65.5 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Avenue A East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Avenue A East

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
KS 96 44.4 mi 51m
I 135 7.9 mi 9m
South Southeast Boulevard 6.3 mi 9m
Southeast Boulevard 2.4 mi 3m
South Baltimore Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Eisenhower Memorial Highway 1 mi 1m
North 2nd Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Woodie Seat Freeway 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: KS 96 — 44.4 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Prather Street

119 ft · 5 sec · Prather Street
2

Continue on North 2nd Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · North 2nd Avenue
3

Turn left onto KS 15

1.0 mi · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway
4

Continue on KS 15

2.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast Boulevard
5

Continue on KS 15

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Baltimore Avenue
6

Continue on KS 15

6.3 mi · 9 min · South Southeast Boulevard
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 135 North, US 81 North, KS 15 North: Salina
8

Merge onto I 135; US 81; KS 15

7.9 mi · 9 min · I 135; US 81; KS 15
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit onto KS 96

2.7 mi · 4 min · KS 96
Exit 11A Toward I 235 West, KS 96 West Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto KS 96

0.3 mi · 20 sec · KS 96
Exit 13 Toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96

41 mi · 46 min · KS 96
Toward KS 96, Hutchinson Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on Woodie Seat Freeway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Woodie Seat Freeway
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 28 sec
Toward Avenue A East
14

Turn slight right onto West Avenue A

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Avenue A
15

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
16

Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · East 7th Avenue
17

Turn left

62 ft · 4 sec
18

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.3 mi from Mulvane, KS · 45m into the drive

Downtown Park City, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Park City, KS

33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Colwich, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Mulvane, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hutchinson, KS

The final approach into Hutchinson, 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

$10.41 one way

$20.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.43 $22.86
premium $4.89 $12.82 $25.63
diesel $5.61 $14.70 $29.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20 0 $6.99 $3.20
Efficient EV 16.7 0 $5.83 $2.66
EV Truck/SUV 26.6 0 $9.32 $4.26

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Mulvane, KS

Afternoon in Mulvane on Friday

Local time

12:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 21 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 10:41PM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 10:41PM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Destination

Hutchinson, KS

Afternoon in Hutchinson on Friday

Local time

12:57 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 18 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 10:41PM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 10:41PM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

78°F

Park City, KS

33 mi in

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

2 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

1h 25m 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 Mulvane, KS to Hutchinson, KS covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are KS 96, I 135, South Southeast Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.3 miles from Mulvane, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.41 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 12.4 miles (I 135; US 81; KS 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23 miles (KS 96): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Mulvane, KS to Hutchinson, 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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