Origin
Osawatomie, KS
Late night in Osawatomie on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Osawatomie, 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
21m
Distance
16 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Osawatomie, KS
Tien Nguyen
Hillsdale, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
Osawatomie, KS to Hillsdale, KS is 16 miles and takes about 21 minutes via US 169, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey. It's a quick drive, primarily on a main highway, making it ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or multiple overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 13.3 mi | 14m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 255th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Grant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 6th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Washington | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 13.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osawatomie, KS and Hillsdale, KS.
1
Start on 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
6th Street
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
4
Merge onto US 169; K-7
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 169; K-7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto West 255th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West 255th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto Grant Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
8
Turn sharp left onto Washington
293 ft
·
12 sec
·
Washington
9
Arrive at destination
Washington
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 16 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 169; K-7
Merge onto US 169; K-7
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
West 255th Street
Turn left onto West 255th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
16 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Washington
Turn sharp left onto Washington
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Late night in Hillsdale on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
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
1 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
21m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 83% of the drive utilizing major roads like US 169. You'll experience a consistent driving environment for the most part, with the longest continuous stretch covering 13.3 miles on US 169. Expect a smooth, predictable drive, characteristic of a drive primarily on a well-maintained highway. The transition between West Main Street and West 255th Street is minimal, keeping the overall feel of the drive consistent.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and West Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 169; K-7): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 16 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 169; K-7): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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