Origin
Park, KS
Afternoon in Park on Thursday
Local time
4:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park, KS to Hutchinson, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
185.4 mi
298 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 15m
★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park, KS
Egor Komarov
Hutchinson, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Park, KS to Hutchinson, KS covers 185.4 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, KS 14, 15th Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 118.8 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.99 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
92.7 miles from Park, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 185.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 27m drive with frequent turns across 185.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 118.8 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Park, KS to Hutchinson, KS is easy. At 3h 27m with 28% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Old Highway 40): Navigation decision point; at 180.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Old Highway 40
Turn right onto Old Highway 40
Navigation decision point
5
180.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m in
Take the exit toward Wilson Rd, Nickerson Blvd
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Wilson Rd, Nickerson Blvd
5
185.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
|
East 7th Avenue
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
185.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 118.8 mi | 1h 58m |
| KS 14 | 49.3 mi | 59m |
| 15th Road | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Nickerson Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| KS 156 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| KS 211 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West 5th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| 15th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 118.8 mi, about 1h 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park, KS and Hutchinson, KS.
1
Start on Cottonwood Street
255 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cottonwood Street
2
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
4th Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto Old Highway 40
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Old Highway 40
5
Continue on KS 211
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
KS 211
6
Turn left onto KS 211
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 211
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
8
Merge onto I 70; US 40
119 mi
·
1 hr 58 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward KS 14 South: Ellsworth
10
Turn right onto KS 14
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
15th Road
11
Turn left onto KS 140
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
15th Street
12
Turn right onto KS 156
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
KS 156
13
Turn left onto KS 14
49 mi
·
59 min
·
KS 14
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward Wilson Rd, Nickerson Blvd
15
Turn right onto North Wilson Road
474 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Wilson Road
16
Continue on Nickerson Boulevard
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Nickerson Boulevard
17
Continue on West 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 5th Avenue
18
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Turn right onto East 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
East 7th Avenue
20
Turn left
62 ft
·
4 sec
21
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 92.7 miles from Park, KS, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.8 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 41 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.7 miles or 1h 35m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hutchinson, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Park, 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 Park, KS
This is one driving day of about 185.4 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Park, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 118.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.7 mi from Park, KS · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.7 miles from Park, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.8 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hutchinson, KS.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.99 one way
$57.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.82 | $63.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.68 | $71.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.93 | $81.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.47 | $8.90 |
| Efficient EV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.22 | $7.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.2 | 0 | $25.96 | $11.87 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Hutchinson on Thursday
Local time
4:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Ellsworth, KS
93 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
9 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
3h 27m 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 Park, KS to Hutchinson, KS covers 185.4 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, KS 14, 15th Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.7 miles from Park, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.99 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 Park, KS to Hutchinson, KS is easy. At 3h 27m with 28% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Old Highway 40): Navigation decision point; at 180.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Park, KS to Hutchinson, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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