How far is Louisburg, KS from Fontana, KS?
The driving distance from Louisburg, KS to Fontana, KS is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Linn County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisburg and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisburg and Fontana.
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Start on the route
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
46 m · 9 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
580 ft · 32 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Amity Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Amity Street
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Take the ramp left
963 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 359th Street
1445 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto West 359th Street
4.5 mi · 6 min · West 359th Street
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Turn left onto Somerset Road
1 mi · 2 min · Somerset Road
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Turn right onto West 367th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West 367th Street
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Turn left onto Ridgeview Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Ridgeview Road
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Continue on 377th Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · 377th Street
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Continue on Lone Elm Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Lone Elm Road
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Continue on North East Street
2287 ft · 2 min · North East Street
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Turn right onto Dorman Avenue
938 ft · 41 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 Louisburg 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 Amity Street
Merge slight left
9.66 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Louisburg and Partly Sunny near Fontana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisburg to Fontana?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Linn Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Louisburg and 11.3 miles from Fontana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Louisburg and Partly Sunny near Fontana.
Stop Ideas Near Linn Valley
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 Linn Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisburg and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 15.86 mi (25.52 km).
#1 Louisburg
County seat in North Carolina
| Population | 4,590 |
| Coordinates | 38.6194600, -94.6807900 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fontana
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 242 |
| Coordinates | 38.4258500, -94.8382900 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fontana (-94.83829, 38.42585)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
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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