Origin
Fontana, KS
Late night in Fontana on Sunday
Local time
3:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fontana, KS to Hillsdale, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fontana, KS
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Hillsdale, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
Fontana, KS to Hillsdale, KS is 21 miles and takes about 39 minutes via US 169, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. You'll mostly be on highways, making it a quick and easy transit between these two Kansas locations. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a spontaneous excursion or as a connecting leg to a larger journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 9.6 mi | 10m |
| Hedge Lane | 5.3 mi | 12m |
| South Hospital Drive | 2 mi | 4m |
| West 327th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 255th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West 383rd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Grant Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Osage Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 9.6 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fontana, KS and Hillsdale, KS.
1
Start on Dorman Avenue
382 ft
·
18 sec
·
Dorman Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto Dorman Avenue
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Dorman Avenue
3
Continue on North Osage Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Osage Street
4
Turn left onto West 383rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 383rd Street
5
Turn right onto Hedge Lane
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Hedge Lane
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Hedge Lane
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hedge Lane
7
At end of road, turn left onto West 343rd Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West 343rd Street
8
Turn right onto South Hospital Drive
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Hospital Drive
9
Turn left onto West 327th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West 327th Street
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 169 North, KS 7 North: Paola
11
Merge onto US 169; K-7
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 169; K-7
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto West 255th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West 255th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto Grant Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grant Street
15
Turn sharp left onto Washington
293 ft
·
12 sec
·
Washington
16
Arrive at destination
Washington
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Dorman Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Dorman Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West 343rd Street
At end of road, turn left onto West 343rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward US 169 North, KS 7 North: Paola
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 169 North, KS 7 North: Paola
5
10 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 169; K-7
Merge onto US 169; K-7
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
19.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
West 255th Street
Turn left onto West 255th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 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 | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
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
Hillsdale, KS
Late night in Hillsdale on Sunday
Local time
3:02 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a mixed drive profile, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 9.6-mile stretch on US 169 without interruption, offering a consistent pace. The drive transitions between US 169, Hedge Lane, and South Hospital Drive, indicating a blend of main highway travel and local road navigation. Expect a straightforward driving experience without significant challenges or dramatic changes in scenery.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Dorman Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 21 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Dorman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (West 343rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hillsdale, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Dorman Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (West 343rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hillsdale, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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