How far is Fontana, KS from Paola, KS?
The driving distance from Fontana, KS to Paola, KS is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Miami County, Kansas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fontana and Paola.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana and Paola.
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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
4 mi · 10 min · South Hospital Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Hospital Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · South Hospital Drive
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Turn left onto East Peoria Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Peoria Street
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Turn left onto South Silver Street
68 m · 9 sec · South Silver Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Silver Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fontana and Paola.
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.
South Hospital Drive
Turn right onto South Hospital Drive
4.04 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 Paola.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fontana to Paola?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Osawatomie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Fontana and 6.3 miles from Paola.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.66 one way or $3.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 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 Paola.
Stop Ideas Near Osawatomie
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 Osawatomie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fontana and Paola. Straight-line distance: 10.35 mi (16.66 km).
#1 Fontana
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 242 |
| Coordinates | 38.4258500, -94.8382900 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paola
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 38.5722400, -94.8791300 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Silver Street (-94.879102, 38.572236)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
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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