How far is Hiawatha, KS from Abilene, KS?
The driving distance from Hiawatha, KS to Abilene, KS is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hiawatha and Abilene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hiawatha and Abilene.
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Start on South 6th Street
1387 ft · 1 min · South 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Iowa Street
2877 ft · 1 min · Iowa Street
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Turn left onto South 12th Street
2202 ft · 1 min · South 12th Street
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Take the ramp left
1289 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pony Express Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Pony Express Highway
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · East 1st Street
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Continue on US 36 Highway
1658 ft · 27 sec · US 36 Highway
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Take the exit left
1838 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
25.7 mi · 30 min
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Turn straight onto Arizona Avenue
28.2 mi · 31 min · Arizona Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West, US 40 West, US 75 South, KS 4 West: Salina
1395 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
82.5 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 15: Abilene, Clay Center
947 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto North Buckeye Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Buckeye Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Buckeye Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hiawatha and Abilene.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
82.5 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Hiawatha and Clear near Abilene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hiawatha to Abilene?
The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Silver Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Hiawatha and 75.5 miles from Abilene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hiawatha and Clear near Abilene.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Silver Lake.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hiawatha and Abilene. Straight-line distance: 110.48 mi (177.8 km).
#1 Hiawatha
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 597 |
| Coordinates | 39.8525000, -95.5358200 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Abilene
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 6,123 |
| Coordinates | 38.9172200, -97.2139100 |
| Altitude | 352 |
| Country | United States |
End: Abilene (-97.21391, 38.91722)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $20.06 | $40.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.76 | $49.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.22 | $56.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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