Fontana, KS Road Trips

Sitting in the Great Plains, Fontana, KS is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 21 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Fontana, KS head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

6

Longest Drive

30 mi

Wea, KS

Quickest Drive

30m

Paola, KS

Plan Around Fontana, KS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Fontana, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Wea, KS to Fontana, KS 30 mi · 45m Louisburg, KS to Fontana, KS 22.6 mi · 37m Hillsdale, KS to Fontana, KS 21.3 mi · 40m Stanton, KS to Fontana, KS 19.6 mi · 48m

Continue From Fontana, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Fontana, KS to Hillsdale, KS 21 mi · 39m

Trips from Fontana, KS

Fontana, KS to Hillsdale, KS

21 mi 39m

Driving from Fontana, KS

Expect an average of 21 miles and about 39m behind the wheel when leaving Fontana, KS. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 21 miles (39m), while the shortest is just 21 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Fontana, KS most often head toward Hillsdale, KS (21 mi, 39m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 21-mile trip from Fontana, KS, budget about $3 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 1 mapped routes leaving Fontana, KS and 5 routes heading into Fontana, KS, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 21 to 21 miles.

The longest mapped route from Fontana, KS covers 21 miles and takes approximately 39m. Shorter options start at just 21 miles.

The average route from Fontana, KS runs about 21 miles with a drive time of roughly 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 21-mile trip from Fontana, KS costs roughly $3 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Fontana, KS include Hillsdale, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.