How far is Stanton, KS from Fontana, KS?

The driving distance from Stanton, KS to Fontana, KS is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.55 mi
00h 48m
Flight
14.23 mi
22.9 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.23 mi
Kilometers
22.9 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.55 mi
Kilometers
31.46 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fontana
Thu, Apr 23, 8:17 AM CDT
Return by in Stanton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stanton
2026-04-23T07:28
Arrive Fontana
Thu, Apr 23, 8:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stanton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Osawatomie
KS

City in Miami County, Kansas, United States of America

From Stanton
9.8 mi
00h 24m
To Fontana
9.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stanton and Fontana.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stanton and Fontana.

  1. 1

    Start on Sunset Drive

    87 m · 14 sec · Sunset Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 323rd Street

    605 ft · 32 sec · West 323rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Stanton Road

    2658 ft · 2 min · Stanton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 327th Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West 327th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pressonville Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Pressonville Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John Brown Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · John Brown Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Parker Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Parker Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on 12th Street

    675 ft · 18 sec · 12th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West 347th Street

    3.8 mi · 11 min · West 347th Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hedge Lane

    4.7 mi · 11 min · Hedge Lane

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 383rd Street

    2583 ft · 1 min · West 383rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Osage Street

    2561 ft · 2 min · North Osage Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Dorman Avenue

    77 m · 16 sec · Dorman Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Dorman Avenue

    117 m · 17 sec · Dorman Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dorman Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stanton and Fontana.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hedge Lane
4.72 mi · 24%
West 347th Street
3.82 mi · 20%
John Brown Highway
2.66 mi · 14%
Pressonville Road
2.54 mi · 13%
West Main Street
1.61 mi · 8%
West 327th Street
1.51 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Hedge Lane

At the end of the road, turn right onto Hedge Lane

4.72 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Osawatomie
00h 24m from Stanton
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Stanton 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 Stanton to Fontana?

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Osawatomie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Stanton and 9.8 miles from Fontana.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Stanton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fontana.

Stop Ideas Near Osawatomie

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Osawatomie, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Osawatomie.

RAIL

Lawrence

58 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

68 mi away
217 SW Main St.
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Union Station

73 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

80 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stanton and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 14.23 mi (22.9 km).

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#1 Stanton

Human settlement in United States of America

Population28
Coordinates38.5433500, -95.0544100
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fontana

City in Kansas, United States

Population242
Coordinates38.4258500, -94.8382900
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Stanton (-95.05441, 38.54335)
End: Fontana (-94.83829, 38.42585)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.20
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.60 $5.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.93 $5.87
Premium $4.65 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $5.30 $3.66 $7.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Stanton and Fontana. The current time is 07:28:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.