How far is Hazelton, KS from Sun City, KS?
The driving distance from Hazelton, KS to Sun City, KS is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Barber County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hazelton and Sun City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazelton and Sun City.
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Start on Main Street
1240 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue
1321 ft · 36 sec · 1st Avenue
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Continue on Tri-City Road
10 mi · 24 min · Tri-City Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pleasant Hill Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Hill Road
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Continue on South Main Street
2693 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
9.9 mi · 15 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto South Iliff Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Iliff Street
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Turn left onto West Stolp Avenue
1718 ft · 47 sec · West Stolp Avenue
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Continue on River Road
6.2 mi · 15 min · River Road
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Continue on Mingona Road
893 ft · 25 sec · Mingona Road
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Keep slight left to continue on River Road
7.5 mi · 18 min · River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1974 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on River Road
5.4 mi · 13 min · River Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1052 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazelton and Sun City.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Hazelton and Sunny near Sun City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hazelton to Sun City?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 21.4 miles from Hazelton and 21.5 miles from Sun City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hazelton and Sunny near Sun City.
Stop Ideas Near Medicine Lodge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Medicine Lodge.
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hazelton and Sun City. Straight-line distance: 34.75 mi (55.92 km).
#1 Hazelton
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 84 |
| Coordinates | 37.0903000, -98.3984100 |
| Altitude | 415 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sun City
Township in Barber County, Kansas
| Population | 47 |
| Coordinates | 37.3786300, -98.9159300 |
| Altitude | 509 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun City (-98.91593, 37.37863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.07 | $14.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.06 | $16.12 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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