How far is Fontana, KS from Hillsdale, KS?
The driving distance from Fontana, KS to Hillsdale, KS is about 21 miles (33.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Hillsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Hillsdale.
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Start on Dorman Avenue
117 m · 18 sec · Dorman Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dorman Avenue
1143 ft · 50 sec · Dorman Avenue
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Continue on North Osage Street
1671 ft · 1 min · North Osage Street
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Turn left onto West 383rd Street
2583 ft · 1 min · West 383rd Street
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Turn right onto Hedge Lane
3.8 mi · 9 min · Hedge Lane
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Keep slight left to continue on Hedge Lane
1.5 mi · 4 min · Hedge Lane
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 343rd Street
620 ft · 20 sec · West 343rd Street
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Turn right onto South Hospital Drive
2 mi · 5 min · South Hospital Drive
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Turn left onto West 327th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West 327th Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 169 North, KS 7 North: Paola
1632 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
948 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West 255th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West 255th Street
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Turn left onto Grant Street
2061 ft · 2 min · Grant Street
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Turn sharp left onto Washington
89 m · 13 sec · Washington
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Hillsdale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 169 North
Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fontana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Hillsdale?
The road trip is about 21 miles (33.8 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Fontana and 10.5 miles from Hillsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fontana and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hillsdale.
Stop Ideas Near Paola
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 Paola.
Lawrence
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Hillsdale. Straight-line distance: 16.17 mi (26.03 km).
#1 Fontana
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 242 |
| Coordinates | 38.4258500, -94.8382900 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillsdale
Hillsdale is a place in Kansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.6597300, -94.8502400 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsdale (-94.85024, 38.65973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
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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