How far is Hillsdale, KS from Fontana, KS?
The driving distance from Hillsdale, KS to Fontana, KS is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsdale and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsdale and Fontana.
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Start on Washington
89 m · 19 sec · Washington
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Turn sharp right onto Grant Street
2061 ft · 2 min · Grant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 255th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West 255th Street
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Take the ramp right
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 327th Street, Old KC Road
1162 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto Old Kansas City Road
747 ft · 21 sec · Old Kansas City Road
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Continue on West 327th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West 327th Street
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Turn right onto South Hospital Drive
2 mi · 5 min · South Hospital Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 343rd Street
620 ft · 19 sec · West 343rd Street
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Turn right onto Hedge Lane
5.3 mi · 13 min · Hedge Lane
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Turn left onto West 383rd Street
2583 ft · 1 min · West 383rd Street
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Turn right onto North Osage Street
2561 ft · 2 min · North Osage Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Dorman Avenue
77 m · 16 sec · Dorman Avenue
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Continue on Dorman Avenue
117 m · 17 sec · Dorman Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dorman Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsdale and Fontana.
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.
West 255th Street
Merge slight left
9.72 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 Hillsdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsdale to Fontana?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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 10.6 miles from Hillsdale and 11 miles from Fontana.
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 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hillsdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fontana.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsdale and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 16.17 mi (26.03 km).
#1 Hillsdale
Hillsdale is a place in Kansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.6597300, -94.8502400 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fontana
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 242 |
| Coordinates | 38.4258500, -94.8382900 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dorman Avenue (-94.838296, 38.426115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 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 16m |
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 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
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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