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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Miami 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 Stanton and Fontana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanton and Fontana.
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Start on Sunset Drive
87 m · 14 sec · Sunset Drive
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Turn right onto West 323rd Street
605 ft · 32 sec · West 323rd Street
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Turn left onto Stanton Road
2658 ft · 2 min · Stanton Road
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Turn left onto West 327th Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West 327th Street
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Turn right onto Pressonville Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Pressonville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto John Brown Highway
2.7 mi · 5 min · John Brown Highway
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Continue on Parker Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Parker Avenue
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Continue on 12th Street
675 ft · 18 sec · 12th Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West 347th Street
3.8 mi · 11 min · West 347th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hedge Lane
4.7 mi · 11 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 Stanton 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Stanton and Fontana. Straight-line distance: 14.23 mi (22.9 km).
#1 Stanton
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 28 |
| Coordinates | 38.5433500, -95.0544100 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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