Origin
North Newton, KS
Evening in North Newton on Friday
Local time
5:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Newton, 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
42m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Newton, KS
Tom Fisk
Hutchinson, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Newton, KS to Hutchinson, KS covers 40.2 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 50, KS 61 North, South Lorraine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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 42m drive with frequent turns across 40.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 50 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 North Newton, KS to Hutchinson, KS is easy. At 42m 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 North Newton, KS to Hutchinson, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | — | — |
| KS 61 North | — | — |
| South Lorraine Street | — | — |
| Ken Kennedy Freeway | — | — |
| North Lorraine Street | — | — |
| East 3rd Avenue | — | — |
| North Maple Street | — | — |
| East 7th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 50
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Newton, KS and Hutchinson, KS.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
3
Merge slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
4
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
2 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson
31 mi
·
37 min
·
US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson
6
Take the exit slight right toward KS 61 North
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
KS 61 North
7
Turn right onto South Lorraine Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Lorraine Street
8
Continue on Ken Kennedy Freeway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ken Kennedy Freeway
9
Turn left onto North Lorraine Street
210 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Lorraine Street
10
Turn left onto East 3rd Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East 3rd Avenue
11
Turn right onto North Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Maple Street
12
Turn left onto East 7th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 7th Avenue
13
Turn right
62 ft
·
5 sec
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.28 one way
$12.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.74 | $15.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Hutchinson, KS
Evening in Hutchinson on Friday
Local time
5:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
22 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
42m 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 North Newton, KS to Hutchinson, KS covers 40.2 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50, KS 61 North, South Lorraine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 miles from North Newton, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.28 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 North Newton, KS to Hutchinson, KS is easy. At 42m 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 North Newton, KS to Hutchinson, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Newton, 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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