Origin
Louisburg, KS
Night in Louisburg on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Louisburg, KS to Hillsdale, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisburg, KS
Mykhailo Volkov
Hillsdale, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
Louisburg, KS to Hillsdale, KS is 12.8 miles and takes about 18 minutes via KS 68 and US 169, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive between two Kansas communities. Given its brief duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick local excursion or an easy leg of a longer journey. You'll primarily be on well-maintained state and US highways, making for a simple and predictable travel experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| KS 68 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| US 169 | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| West Amity Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| West 255th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Grant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Broadway Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
KS 68
— 6.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisburg, KS and Hillsdale, KS.
1
Start on this road
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
152 ft
·
8 sec
·
South 2nd Street
3
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Broadway Street
4
Turn left onto KS 68
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Amity Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on KS 68
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
KS 68
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on KS 68
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
KS 68
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on KS 68
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 68
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 169 North, KS 7 North: Olathe
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Merge onto US 169; K-7
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 169; K-7
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto West 255th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West 255th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Grant Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
13
Turn sharp left onto Washington
293 ft
·
12 sec
·
Washington
14
Arrive at destination
Washington
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 2nd Street
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Broadway Street
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KS 68 / West Amity Street
Turn left onto KS 68 / West Amity Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward US 169 North, KS 7 North: Olathe
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward US 169 North, KS 7 North: Olathe
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
West 255th Street
Turn left onto West 255th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.00 one way
$4.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.46 | $4.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Hillsdale, KS
Night in Hillsdale on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°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
23 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
18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely highway-focused, with 72% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll experience 6.6 miles on KS 68 as the longest uninterrupted stretch, providing a consistent sense of forward momentum. While predominantly highway, the route incorporates sections of local roads like West Amity Street as you approach your destination. The character is one of efficient travel, allowing you to cover the distance quickly without much fuss.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on KS 68.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 68 and US 169. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (KS 68 / West Amity Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on KS 68. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hillsdale, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (KS 68 / West Amity Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hillsdale, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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