How far is Hazelton, KS from Lake City, KS?

The driving distance from Hazelton, KS to Lake City, KS is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.38 mi
01h 20m
Flight
29.51 mi
47.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.51 mi
Kilometers
47.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.38 mi
Kilometers
60.15 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:24 AM CDT
Return by in Hazelton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazelton
2026-04-19T05:03
Arrive Lake City
Sun, Apr 19, 6:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazelton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Medicine Lodge
KS

City in Barber County, Kansas, United States

From Hazelton
18.7 mi
00h 40m
To Lake City
18.7 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hazelton and Lake City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hazelton and Lake City.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1240 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    1321 ft · 36 sec · 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Tri-City Road

    10 mi · 24 min · Tri-City Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasant Hill Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    2693 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Jefferson Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Iliff Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Iliff Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Stolp Avenue

    1718 ft · 47 sec · West Stolp Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on River Road

    6.2 mi · 15 min · River Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Mingona Road

    893 ft · 25 sec · Mingona Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on River Road

    7.5 mi · 18 min · River Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1606 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    122 m · 20 sec · Broad Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cleveland Street

    50 m · 7 sec · Cleveland Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cleveland Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazelton and Lake City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Road
13.7 mi · 37%
Tri-City Road
10 mi · 27%
Jefferson Avenue
9.92 mi · 27%
Pleasant Hill Road
1.07 mi · 3%
South Iliff Street
0.76 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tri-City Road

Continue on Tri-City Road

10 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
29.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Medicine Lodge
00h 40m from Hazelton
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hazelton and Sunny near Lake City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hazelton to Lake City?

The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Medicine Lodge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Hazelton and 18.7 miles from Lake City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.5 miles (47.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hazelton and Sunny near Lake City.

Stop Ideas Near Medicine Lodge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Medicine Lodge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Medicine Lodge.

RAIL

Hutchinson

103 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazelton and Lake City. Straight-line distance: 29.51 mi (47.49 km).

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#1 Hazelton

City in Kansas, United States

Population84
Coordinates37.0903000, -98.3984100
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lake City

Unincorporated community in Kansas, USA

Population56
Coordinates37.3533600, -98.8209300
Altitude491
CountryUnited States
Start: Hazelton (-98.39841, 37.0903)
End: Lake City (-98.82093, 37.35336)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.61 $11.23
Premium $4.65 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $5.30 $7.00 $14.00

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazelton and Lake City. The current time is 05:03:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.