How far is Fairmount, KS from Lenexa, KS?

The driving distance from Fairmount, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
28.31 mi
00h 30m
Flight
19.7 mi
31.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.7 mi
Kilometers
31.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.31 mi
Kilometers
45.56 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenexa
Tue, Apr 14, 8:40 PM CDT
Return by in Fairmount
Tue, Apr 14, 9:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmount
2026-04-14T20:09
Arrive Lenexa
Tue, Apr 14, 8:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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
Edwardsville
KS

City in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States of America

From Fairmount
14.1 mi
00h 15m
To Lenexa
14.2 mi
00h 15m

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
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Kansas Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines

    2081 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Des Moines

    3082 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street

    805 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College

    90 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West 95th Street

    58 m · 4 sec · West 95th Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive

    1165 ft · 57 sec · Lenexa Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rosehill Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Rosehill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    78 m · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 435 South
11.6 mi · 41%
North 139th Street
6.81 mi · 24%
Kansas Turnpike
3.53 mi · 12%
Fairmount Road
1.86 mi · 7%
I 35 North
1.48 mi · 5%
I 35
1.47 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 435 South

Merge slight left

10.9 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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
19.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edwardsville
00h 15m from Fairmount
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairmount and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lenexa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 14.1 miles from Fairmount and 14.2 miles from Lenexa.

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

The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 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 Lenexa.

Stop Ideas Near Edwardsville

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 Edwardsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 13.2 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 10.2 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 3.5 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 6.8 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 Edwardsville.

RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

34 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lawrence

37 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

42 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmount and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 19.7 mi (31.7 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Fairmount

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population481
Coordinates39.1916700, -94.9355200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Lenexa

#2 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population56,156
Coordinates38.9536200, -94.7335700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.935518, 39.191815)
End: (-94.73357, 38.953456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.78 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.54
2 gal · 7.56 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.77 $7.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.25 $8.51
Premium $4.65 $4.65 $9.31
Diesel $5.30 $5.30 $10.61

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 Lenexa. The current time is 20:09:21.

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.