Origin
Wea, KS
Morning in Wea on Friday
Local time
9:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wea, 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
45m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wea, KS
Tien Nguyen
Fontana, KS
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Trip Overview
Wea, KS to Fontana, KS is 30 miles and takes about 45 minutes via US 69, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without a significant time commitment. Expect a mixed drive that won't eat up much of your day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is a mixed drive with 56% on highways. You'll spend a good portion of the 30 miles on US 69, which includes the longest uninterrupted stretch of 17 miles. The drive progresses from the general area of Wea onto US 69, eventually transitioning to West 359th Street and then 377th Street as you near Fontana. The road character shifts slightly as you move between these main thoroughfares, offering a blend of highway speeds and more local road conditions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 17 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Metcalf Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Metcalf Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West 223rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: 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 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Metcalf Road
At end of road, turn right onto Metcalf Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West 223rd Street
Turn left onto West 223rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 69
Merge onto US 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
18.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward 359th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward 359th Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 17 mi | 16m |
| West 359th Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| 377th Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| West 367th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Ridgeview Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Somerset Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Lone Elm Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Metcalf Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 17 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wea, KS and Fontana, KS.
1
Start on this road
198 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Metcalf Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Metcalf Road
3
Turn left onto West 223rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 223rd Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge onto US 69
17 mi
·
16 min
·
US 69
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward 359th Street
7
Turn right onto West 359th Street
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
West 359th Street
8
Turn left onto Somerset Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Somerset Road
9
Turn right onto West 367th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 367th Street
10
Turn left onto Ridgeview Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Ridgeview Road
11
Continue on 377th Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
377th Street
12
Continue on Lone Elm Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lone Elm Road
13
Continue on North East Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North East Street
14
Turn right onto Dorman Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Dorman Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Dorman Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15 mi from Wea, KS · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15 miles from Wea, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fontana, KS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fontana, KS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.69 one way
$9.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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
Morning in Fontana on Friday
Local time
9:24 AM
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
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m 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 Wea, KS to Fontana, KS covers 30 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 69, West 359th Street, 377th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 miles from Wea, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.69 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 is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Metcalf Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (West 223rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Wea, 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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