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Trip from Wea, KS to Hillsdale, KS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

27m

Distance

20.2 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Wea, KS, KS

Wea, KS

Tien Nguyen

Downtown Hillsdale, KS, KS

Hillsdale, KS

Tien Nguyen

Trip Overview

Wea, KS to Hillsdale, KS is 20.2 miles and takes about 27 minutes via KS 68 and 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 drive. It's a quick trip perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. You'll be sticking to main roads for the entirety of this journey, so expect a familiar driving experience. Consider this a simple transition between two points in Kansas.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
KS 68 7.5 mi 8m
US 69 6.9 mi 6m
US 169 2.6 mi 2m
West 255th Street 0.8 mi 2m
Metcalf Road 0.6 mi 1m
West 223rd Street 0.5 mi 1m
Grant Street 0.4 mi 1m
Washington <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: KS 68 — 7.5 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wea, KS and Hillsdale, KS.

1

Start on this road

198 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn right onto Metcalf Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Metcalf Road
3

Turn left onto West 223rd Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 223rd Street
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 19 sec
5

Merge onto US 69

6.9 mi · 6 min · US 69
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward KS 68: Louisburg, Ottawa Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn right onto KS 68

0.9 mi · 1 min · KS 68
Use the right lane.
8

Continue on KS 68

3.7 mi · 4 min · KS 68
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Continue on KS 68

1.8 mi · 2 min · KS 68
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on KS 68

1.1 mi · 1 min · KS 68
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward US 169 North, KS 7 North: Olathe Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Merge onto US 169; K-7

2.6 mi · 2 min · US 169; K-7
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn left onto West 255th Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · West 255th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15

Turn left onto Grant Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Grant Street
16

Turn sharp left onto Washington

293 ft · 12 sec · Washington
17

Arrive at destination

Washington

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 19 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 69

Merge onto US 69

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
8.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward KS 68: Louisburg, Ottawa

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward KS 68: Louisburg, Ottawa
5
8.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | KS 68

Turn right onto KS 68

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
15.9 mi into trip | ~19m 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
19 mi into trip | ~23m in | West 255th Street

Turn left onto West 255th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.98 one way

$5.97 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $3.29 $6.59
premium $4.72 $3.75 $7.50
diesel $4.80 $3.81 $7.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.12 $0.97
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.77 $0.81
EV Truck/SUV 8.1 0 $2.83 $1.29

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Wea, KS

Late night in Wea on Tuesday

Local time

5:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

96°F

Sunny

SW 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 5:08PM CDT until July 21 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 1:42PM CDT until July 20 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Destination

Hillsdale, KS

Late night in Hillsdale on Tuesday

Local time

5:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

98°F

Sunny

SSW 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 5:08PM CDT until July 21 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Goodland KS

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 1:42PM CDT until July 20 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

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

2 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

27m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the route utilizing main highways like KS 68, US 69, and US 169. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced driving interspersed with slightly slower sections. The longest continuous segment without a significant change in road is 7.5 miles on KS 68. The overall character is one of consistent, direct travel, minimizing complex navigation and maximizing forward momentum. Expect a predictable driving experience for this short distance.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on KS 68.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 68 and US 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near US 69.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 20.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles (KS 68): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,088 ft 887 ft

Total Climb

195 ft

Total Descent

393 ft

Highest Point

1,088 ft

~7.2 mi in

Elevation Range

201 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Wea, KS to Hillsdale, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Ottawa along the way.

Ottawa

8.2 mi in | ~10m

About the Cities

Starting in Wea, KS

Full guide →

Arriving in Hillsdale, KS

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 7.5 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: at 1.3 miles (US 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.4 miles (KS 68): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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