How far is Fairfax, KS from Bethel, KS?
The driving distance from Fairfax, KS to Bethel, KS is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Kansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfax and Bethel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax and Bethel.
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Start on the route
105 m · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Funston Road
2643 ft · 1 min · Funston Road
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Turn left onto North 7th Street Trafficway
1.3 km · 2 min · North 7th Street Trafficway
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Turn right onto Quindaro Boulevard
1.4 mi · 4 min · Quindaro Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 18th Street
2144 ft · 1 min · North 18th Street
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Turn left onto KS 5 North
701 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 5 North
4.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto 77th Street
798 ft · 40 sec · 77th Street
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Turn left onto Farrow Avenue
120 m · 17 sec · Farrow Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Farrow Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfax and Bethel.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
KS 5 North
Take the exit slight right toward KS 5 North
4.74 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Fairfax and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bethel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfax to Bethel?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Kansas City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Fairfax and 4.7 miles from Bethel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fairfax and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Bethel.
Stop Ideas Near Kansas City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kansas City.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfax and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 7.82 mi (12.58 km).
#1 Fairfax
Township in Osage County, Kansas
| Population | 579 |
| Coordinates | 39.1416700, -94.6127300 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bethel
Bethel is a place in Kansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1444500, -94.7585700 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bethel (-94.75857, 39.14445)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
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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