Origin
Stanton, KS
Late night in Stanton on Saturday
Local time
1:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stanton, KS to Hillsdale, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stanton, KS
Enric Cruz López
Hillsdale, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
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.
Drive Character
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.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 169 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Effort
5/10
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.67 | $7.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Hillsdale, KS
Late night in Hillsdale on Saturday
Local time
1:09 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
41m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Stanton, KS to Hillsdale, KS covers 21.4 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 169, West 327th Street, Old Kansas City Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 miles from Stanton, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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.
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.
The route from Stanton, KS to Hillsdale, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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