Origin
Stanton, KS
Afternoon in Stanton on Friday
Local time
1:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stanton, KS to Fontana, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
19.6 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stanton, KS
Enric Cruz López
Fontana, KS
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Trip Overview
Stanton, KS to Fontana, KS is 19.6 miles and takes about 48m via Hedge Lane and West 347th Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, making it a straightforward drive for locals or those exploring eastern Kansas. Given its brief distance and duration, you can easily complete this journey in a single day. It's a turn-heavy local drive, so keep your navigation handy and enjoy the uncomplicated progress between these two Kansas communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, with no highway mileage to speak of. You'll navigate primarily on Hedge Lane, West 347th Street, and John Brown Highway, experiencing a more intimate connection with the landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on Hedge Lane. Expect a driving rhythm dictated by local roads rather than high-speed travel, making it a more relaxed pace for the 19.6-mile journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hedge Lane is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West 323rd Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 323rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Stanton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (West 327th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 323rd Street
Turn right onto West 323rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Stanton Road
Turn left onto Stanton Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West 327th Street
Turn left onto West 327th Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Pressonville Road
Turn right onto Pressonville Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
John Brown Highway
At end of road, turn left onto John Brown Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hedge Lane | 4.7 mi | 11m |
| West 347th Street | 3.8 mi | 11m |
| John Brown Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Pressonville Road | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West 327th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Parker Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Stanton Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Hedge Lane
— 4.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stanton, KS and Fontana, KS.
1
Start on Sunset Drive
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Sunset Drive
2
Turn right onto West 323rd Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
West 323rd Street
3
Turn left onto Stanton Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Stanton Road
4
Turn left onto West 327th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 327th Street
5
Turn right onto Pressonville Road
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Pressonville Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto John Brown Highway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
John Brown Highway
7
Continue on Parker Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Parker Avenue
8
Continue on 12th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
12th Street
9
Turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
10
Continue on West 347th Street
3.8 mi
·
11 min
·
West 347th Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto Hedge Lane
4.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Hedge Lane
12
Turn left onto West 383rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 383rd Street
13
Turn right onto North Osage Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Osage Street
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Dorman Avenue
253 ft
·
15 sec
·
Dorman Avenue
15
Continue on Dorman Avenue
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Dorman Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Dorman Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.06 one way
$6.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fontana, KS
Afternoon in Fontana on Friday
Local time
1:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Stanton, KS to Fontana, KS covers 19.6 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hedge Lane, West 347th Street, John Brown Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.8 miles from Stanton, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 19.6 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 323rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Stanton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (West 327th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Stanton, KS to Fontana, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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