How far is Fairmount, KS from Leawood, KS?

The driving distance from Fairmount, KS to Leawood, KS is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
36.69 mi
00h 41m
Flight
23.1 mi
37.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.1 mi
Kilometers
37.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.69 mi
Kilometers
59.04 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leawood
Tue, Apr 14, 8:51 PM CDT
Return by in Fairmount
Tue, Apr 14, 9:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmount
2026-04-14T20:10
Arrive Leawood
Tue, Apr 14, 8:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairmount
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 Fairmount
16.5 mi
00h 20m
To Leawood
20.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmount and Leawood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount and Leawood.

  1. 1

    Start on Wood Road

    31 m · 6 sec · Wood Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 154th Street

    1838 ft · 1 min · 154th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fairmount Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Fairmount Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 139th Street

    6.8 mi · 8 min · North 139th Street

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East

    2724 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Kansas Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South

    2322 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Metcalf Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Metcalf Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Metcalf Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 75th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 75th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Mission Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 89th Street

    3253 ft · 2 min · West 89th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Meadow Lane

    113 m · 22 sec · Meadow Lane

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 90th Street

    551 ft · 24 sec · West 90th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 90th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmount and Leawood.

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
10.8 mi · 29%
North 139th Street
6.81 mi · 19%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 12%
Metcalf Avenue
3.3 mi · 9%
West 75th Street
2.01 mi · 5%
Fairmount Road
1.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

10.8 mi · 00h 12m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris
00h 20m from Fairmount
Leave By
7:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairmount and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Leawood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairmount to Leawood?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 16.5 miles from Fairmount and 20.2 miles from Leawood.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 7:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 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 Leawood.

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 10.4 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

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1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Parkville City Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

Parkville City Hall

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8880 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.3 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
Shawnee Town
Scenic stop 5.9 mi away

Shawnee Town

Shawnee , KS
11501 W 57th St, Shawnee, KS 66203
Rating 4.6/5 112 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum

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 Fairmount and Leawood. Straight-line distance: 23.1 mi (37.18 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Fairmount

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population481
Coordinates39.1916700, -94.9355200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Leawood

#2 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.935518, 39.191815)
End: West 90th Street (-94.616901, 38.966789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.65 $6.00 $12.01
Diesel $5.30 $6.84 $13.68

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairmount and Leawood. The current time is 20:10:47.

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.