How far is Fair Play, MO from Polk, MO?
The driving distance from Fair Play, MO to Polk, MO is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Play and Polk.
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Start on East 1st Street
10 mi · 16 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto North Pomme de Terre Avenue
11.6 mi · 28 min · North Pomme de Terre Avenue
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Car Route Details
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Straightforward drive
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North Pomme de Terre Avenue
Turn left onto North Pomme de Terre Avenue
11.6 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fair Play and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polk.
Trip Questions
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How long does it take to drive from Fair Play to Polk?
The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bolivar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Fair Play and 10.8 miles from Polk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fair Play and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Polk.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fair Play and Polk. Straight-line distance: 16.47 mi (26.51 km).
#1 Fair Play
City in Polk County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 488 |
| Coordinates | 37.6300400, -93.5732600 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Polk
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 732 |
| Coordinates | 37.7292000, -93.2993600 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Polk (-93.29936, 37.7292)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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