Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisburg, KS
Mykhailo Volkov
Fontana, KS
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Louisburg to Fontana is 22.6 miles and takes about 37 minutes via US 69, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. You'll experience a mixed drive profile, making it ideal for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay. Plan for this easy drive when you want a simple transition between two points in Kansas.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 9.7 mi | 9m |
| 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 |
| West Amity Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lone Elm Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Louisburg, KS and Fontana, KS.
Start on this road
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Turn left onto KS 68
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 69
Take the exit
Turn right onto West 359th Street
Turn left onto Somerset Road
Turn right onto West 367th Street
Turn left onto Ridgeview Road
Continue on 377th Street
Continue on Lone Elm Road
Continue on North East Street
Turn right onto Dorman Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto KS 68 / West Amity Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward 359th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $4.11 | $8.23 |
| premium | $5.25 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $5.58 | $11.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Louisburg on Thursday
Local time
7:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Clear
Destination
Evening in Fontana on Thursday
Local time
7:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route features a 43% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads, but with plenty of opportunity to experience local routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 9.7 miles on US 69, offering a chance to settle in. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of efficient travel on main roads and more local flavor as you approach your destination. Expect varied road conditions, transitioning from open highway to potentially more residential or rural settings.
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 South 2nd Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 11 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 (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (KS 68 / West Amity Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
192 ft
Total Descent
350 ft
Highest Point
1,093 ft
Elevation Range
268 ft
Founded 1867
Founded 1889
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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