Origin
Paola, KS
Late night in Paola on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paola, KS to Fontana, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paola, KS
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Fontana, KS
Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
Trip Overview
Paola to Fontana is 12.2 miles and takes about 30m via Hedge Lane, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, taking you from Paola to Fontana, both in Kansas. Expect a straightforward local road experience for this quick hop. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hedge Lane | 5.3 mi | 12m |
| South Hospital Drive | 4.8 mi | 11m |
| West Peoria Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 383rd Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Osage Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dorman Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 343rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Silver Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hedge Lane
— 5.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paola, KS and Fontana, KS.
1
Start on South Silver Street
222 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Silver Street
2
Turn right onto West Peoria Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Peoria Street
3
Turn right onto South Hospital Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Hospital Drive
4
Continue on South Hospital Drive
4.0 mi
·
9 min
·
South Hospital Drive
5
At end of road, turn left onto West 343rd Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
West 343rd Street
6
Turn right onto Hedge Lane
5.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Hedge Lane
7
Turn left onto West 383rd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West 383rd Street
8
Turn right onto North Osage Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Osage Street
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Dorman Avenue
253 ft
·
15 sec
·
Dorman Avenue
10
Continue on Dorman Avenue
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
Dorman Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Dorman Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Peoria Street
Turn right onto West Peoria Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Hospital Drive
Turn right onto South Hospital Drive
Navigation decision point
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
West 343rd Street
At end of road, turn left onto West 343rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Hedge Lane
Turn right onto Hedge Lane
Navigation decision point
4
12 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Dorman Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Dorman Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.91 one way
$3.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Fontana on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 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
10 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
30m 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 is characterized by frequent turns, making it a very local and engaging drive. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets for the entire 12.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.3 miles on Hedge Lane. You'll primarily be on Hedge Lane, South Hospital Drive, and West Peoria Street, experiencing a typical drive through settled areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Hedge Lane.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Peoria Street.
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 30m drive. You will face about 7 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 (West Peoria Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (South Hospital Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (West 343rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Hedge Lane. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (West Peoria Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (South Hospital Drive): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (West 343rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fontana, 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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