How far is Fairmount, KS from Kansas City, KS?
The driving distance from Fairmount, KS to Kansas City, KS is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmount and Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount and Kansas City.
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Start on Wood Road
31 m · 6 sec · Wood Road
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Turn right onto 154th Street
1838 ft · 1 min · 154th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairmount Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Fairmount Road
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Turn right onto North 139th Street
6.8 mi · 8 min · North 139th Street
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Take the exit right toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
2724 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
13.7 mi · 15 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69 North: Saint Louis
1600 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 North, US 169 South
943 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto South 7th Street Trafficway
1.5 mi · 4 min · South 7th Street Trafficway
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Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue
86 m · 18 sec · Armstrong Avenue
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Turn left
45 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmount and Kansas City.
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.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
13.7 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairmount and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmount to Kansas City?
The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Edwardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.7 miles from Fairmount and 12.6 miles from Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.36 one way or $6.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairmount and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Edwardsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edwardsville.
Union Station
Independence
Lawrence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmount and Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 17.35 mi (27.93 km).
#1 Fairmount
Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas
| Population | 481 |
| Coordinates | 39.1916700, -94.9355200 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kansas City
The second most populous city in Kansas.
| Population | 152,960 |
| Coordinates | 39.1141700, -94.6274600 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Armstrong Avenue (-94.627458, 39.114578)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.79 | $7.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.72 | $9.44 |
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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