Origin
Wea, KS
Afternoon in Wea on Friday
Local time
1:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wea, KS to Hillsdale, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 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
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.
Wea, KS
Tien Nguyen
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.
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.
Drive Character
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.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
KS 68 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
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
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.16 one way
$6.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.47 | $6.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Hillsdale, KS
Afternoon in Hillsdale on Friday
Local time
1:37 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
7 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
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 Wea, KS to Hillsdale, KS covers 20.2 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are KS 68, US 69, US 169. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.1 miles from Wea, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.16 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 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.
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.
On the drive from Wea, KS to Hillsdale, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Ottawa along the way.
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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