Stanton to Hillsdale is 21.4 miles and takes about 41 minutes via US 169, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward drive. With less than half the route on highways, expect a mix of speeds and road types. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a quick hop between two points in the same general area.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 169
9.6 mi
10m
West 327th Street
6.7 mi
16m
Old Kansas City Road
2.7 mi
6m
West 255th Street
0.8 mi
2m
Stanton Road
0.5 mi
2m
Grant Street
0.4 mi
1m
West 323rd Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Washington
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 9.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanton, KS and Hillsdale, KS.
1
Start on Sunset Drive
284 ft·14 sec·Sunset Drive
2
Turn right onto West 323rd Street
0.1 mi·32 sec·West 323rd Street
3
Turn left onto Stanton Road
0.5 mi·2 min·Stanton Road
4
Turn left onto West 327th Street
6.6 mi·15 min·West 327th Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Old Kansas City Road
2.4 mi·5 min·Old Kansas City Road
6
Continue on Old Kansas City Road
0.2 mi·35 sec·Old Kansas City Road
7
Continue on West 327th Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·West 327th Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward US 169 North, KS 7 North: Paola
9
Merge onto US 169; K-7
9.6 mi·10 min·US 169; K-7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 21.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
10.1 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the ramp toward US 169 North, KS 7 North: Paola
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 169 North, KS 7 North: Paola
5
10.4 mi into trip|~26m 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
20 mi into trip|~36m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
20.2 mi into trip|~37m in|West 255th Street
Turn left onto West 255th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
21.4 mi into trip|~40m in|Washington
Turn sharp left onto Washington
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.32 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg8 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$3.49
$6.98
premium
$4.72
$3.97
$7.95
diesel
$4.80
$4.04
$8.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 57% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
6.4
0
$2.25
$1.03
Efficient EV
5.4
0
$1.87
$0.86
EV Truck/SUV
8.6
0
$3.00
$1.37
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 21, 2026
Origin
Stanton, KS
Late night
in Stanton on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Clear
SW 6 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 8:21PM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 20 at 8:21PM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Destination
Hillsdale, KS
Late night
in Hillsdale on Tuesday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
SSW 6 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 8:21PM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 20 at 8:21PM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
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
41m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 45% of it utilizing highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 169, West 327th Street, and Old Kansas City Road. The longest uninterrupted segment is 9.6 miles on US 169, providing a consistent pace before transitioning to other roads. Expect the drive to feel varied, moving from potentially faster highway sections to more local road conditions as you approach your destination.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 21.4 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 10.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles (US 169; K-7): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 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 10.1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles (US 169; K-7): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 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.
