How far is Fairfax, KS from Grandview, KS?

The driving distance from Fairfax, KS to Grandview, KS is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.52 mi
00h 27m
Flight
16.15 mi
25.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.15 mi
Kilometers
25.99 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.52 mi
Kilometers
34.64 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grandview
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 AM CDT
Return by in Fairfax
Sat, Apr 18, 4:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfax
2026-04-18T03:37
Arrive Grandview
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairfax
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Morris
KS

County in Kansas, United States

From Fairfax
10.8 mi
00h 13m
To Grandview
10.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfax and Grandview.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax and Grandview.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    105 m · 29 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Funston Road

    157 m · 19 sec · Funston Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fairfax Trafficway

    2 mi · 5 min · Fairfax Trafficway

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North 3rd Street

    132 m · 14 sec · North 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Continue on I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 169 South: Topeka

    914 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Canaan Drive

    621 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Canaan Drive

    35 m · 6 sec · Canaan Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 130th Street

    802 ft · 37 sec · 130th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Riverview Avenue

    54 m · 7 sec · Riverview Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Nettleton Avenue

    1377 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Bonner Lane

    834 ft · 17 sec · Bonner Lane

  15. 15

    Continue on North Nettleton Avenue

    2697 ft · 56 sec · North Nettleton Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Morse Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Morse Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 137th Street

    760 ft · 33 sec · South 137th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 137th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfax and Grandview.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
15.5 mi · 72%
Fairfax Trafficway
2.05 mi · 10%
West Morse Avenue
0.74 mi · 3%
North Nettleton Avenue
0.51 mi · 2%
Nettleton Avenue
0.26 mi · 1%
Bonner Lane
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

15.1 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris
00h 13m from Fairfax
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Fairfax and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Grandview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairfax to Grandview?

The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Fairfax and 10.7 miles from Grandview.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:34 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 Rain Showers Likely around Fairfax and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Grandview.

Stop Ideas Near Morris

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Morris and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Kansas City , MO
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Parkville City Hall
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Parkville City Hall

Parkville , MO
8880 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.6 mi away

City Of Bonner Springs Wastewater

Bonner Springs , KS
12021 Kaw Dr, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Sewage treatment plant
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Overlook at Quality Hill

Kansas City , MO
1031 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Rating 4.7/5 19 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morris.

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

28 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

36 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

43 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfax and Grandview. Straight-line distance: 16.15 mi (25.99 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Fairfax

Township in Osage County, Kansas

Population579
Coordinates39.1416700, -94.6127300
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Grandview

Township in Ford County, Kansas

Population626
Coordinates39.0672300, -94.8983000
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.61276, 39.142019)
End: South 137th Street (-94.898272, 39.06723)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.88 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.73
1.52 gal · 5.76 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairfax and Grandview. The current time is 03:37:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.