How far is Fairfax, KS from Edwardsville, KS?
The driving distance from Fairfax, KS to Edwardsville, KS is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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 22m.
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 Edwardsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax and Edwardsville.
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Start on the route
105 m · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Funston Road
157 m · 19 sec · Funston Road
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Turn right onto Fairfax Trafficway
2 mi · 5 min · Fairfax Trafficway
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Turn straight onto North 3rd Street
132 m · 14 sec · North 3rd Street
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Continue on I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 169 South: Topeka
914 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 57th Street
1313 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
41 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto North 57th Street
874 ft · 30 sec · North 57th Street
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Turn right onto Kaw Drive
7 mi · 11 min · Kaw Drive
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
149 m · 27 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Pacific Street
546 ft · 24 sec · South Pacific Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pacific Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfax and Edwardsville.
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.
Kaw Drive
Turn right onto Kaw Drive
7 mi · 00h 11m
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 Edwardsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfax to Edwardsville?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 8 miles from Fairfax and 11 miles from Edwardsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 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 Edwardsville.
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 Edwardsville. Straight-line distance: 12.41 mi (19.98 km).
#1 Fairfax
Township in Osage County, Kansas
| Population | 579 |
| Coordinates | 39.1416700, -94.6127300 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Edwardsville
City in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 4,501 |
| Coordinates | 39.0611200, -94.8196800 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Pacific Street (-94.819697, 39.060908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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