Hesston, KS Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Hesston, KS works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 33-mile quick runs to 194-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Hesston, KS head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
193.5 mi
Leavenworth, KS
Quickest Drive
41m
Wichita, KS
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Trips from Hesston, KS
Driving from Hesston, KS
The typical drive from Hesston, KS covers about 135 miles and takes around 2h 34m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 194 miles (3h 39m), while the shortest is just 33 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Hesston, KS most often head toward Leavenworth, KS (193.5 mi, 3h 39m), Kansas City, KS (193 mi, 3h 33m), Overland Park, KS (180.8 mi, 3h 23m), Lenexa, KS (177 mi, 3h 17m), and Wichita, KS (35.7 mi, 41m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 135-mile trip from Hesston, KS, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Hesston, KS and 0 routes heading into Hesston, KS, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 33 to 194 miles.
The longest mapped route from Hesston, KS covers 194 miles and takes approximately 3h 39m. Shorter options start at just 33 miles.
The average route from Hesston, KS runs about 135 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 135-mile trip from Hesston, KS costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Hesston, KS include Leavenworth, KS, Kansas City, KS, Overland Park, KS and Lenexa, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Hesston, KS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,747
Median Income
$72,620
Median Home Value
$183,000
Median Age
40.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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