How far is Fairmount, KS from Lansing, KS?
The driving distance from Fairmount, KS to Lansing, KS is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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
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City in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmount and Lansing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount and Lansing.
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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 left onto North 139th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · North 139th Street
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Continue on South Main Street
106 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmount and Lansing.
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.
North 139th Street
Turn left onto North 139th Street
4.33 mi · 00h 06m
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 near Lansing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmount to Lansing?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Basehor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Fairmount and 3.3 miles from Lansing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 8:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairmount and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lansing.
Stop Ideas Near Basehor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Lansing Community and Economic Development
Edwardsville City Hall
James P. Davis Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Basehor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmount and Lansing. Straight-line distance: 4.36 mi (7.02 km).
#1 Fairmount
Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas
| Population | 481 |
| Coordinates | 39.1916700, -94.9355200 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lansing
City in Leavenworth County, Kansas
| Population | 11,954 |
| Coordinates | 39.2486100, -94.9002400 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-94.900141, 39.248609)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.91 | $1.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
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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