How far is Fairmount, KS from Springdale, KS?

The driving distance from Fairmount, KS to Springdale, KS is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
15.5 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.14 mi
17.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.14 mi
Kilometers
17.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.5 mi
Kilometers
24.94 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springdale
Thu, Oct 15, 9:07 PM CDT
Return by in Fairmount
Thu, Oct 15, 9:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmount
2026-10-15T20:43
Arrive Springdale
Thu, Oct 15, 9:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:42 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
Leavenworth
KS

City in Kansas

From Fairmount
9.8 mi
00h 11m
To Springdale
5.7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wood Road

    665 ft · 35 sec · Wood Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 155th Street

    1850 ft · 53 sec · 155th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fairmount Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Fairmount Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 175th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 175th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dempsey Road

    154 m · 10 sec · Dempsey Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Tonganoxie Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Tonganoxie Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 187th Street

    6.5 mi · 12 min · 187th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Springdale Road

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Springdale Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Springdale Road

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Springdale Road
7.53 mi · 49%
187th Street
6.52 mi · 42%
Fairmount Road
2.5 mi · 16%
Tonganoxie Road
1.4 mi · 9%
175th Street
1 mi · 6%
155th Street
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Springdale Road

Turn left onto Springdale Road

7.53 mi · 00h 10m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
11.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leavenworth
00h 11m from Fairmount
Leave By
7:42 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairmount and Showers And Thunderstorms near Springdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Leavenworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Fairmount and 5.7 miles from Springdale.

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

The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairmount and Showers And Thunderstorms near Springdale.

Stop Ideas Near Leavenworth

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 Leavenworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.3 mi away

Lansing Community and Economic Development

Lansing , KS
730 1st Terrace Suite 2, Lansing, KS 66043
Local government office,Building inspector,Land planning authority,Marketing agency,Public relations firm
Platte City City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Platte City City Hall

Platte City , MO
400 Main St, Platte City, MO 64079
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews City government office
James P. Davis Hall
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

James P. Davis Hall

Kansas City , KS
East Dr, Kansas City, KS 66109
Rating 4.5/5 139 reviews Banquet hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lawrence

46 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Independence

49 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

65 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmount and Springdale. Straight-line distance: 11.14 mi (17.93 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Fairmount

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population481
Coordinates39.1916700, -94.9355200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Springdale

City in United States of America

Population712
Coordinates39.2594400, -95.1244100
Altitude316
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.935518, 39.191815)
End: Springdale Road (-95.124409, 39.259398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.07 L · about $2.20
Round trip
$4.40
1.1 gal · 4.14 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $2.20 $4.40
Mid-grade $4.35 $2.39 $4.79
Premium $4.73 $2.60 $5.20
Diesel $6.02 $3.31 $6.62

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairmount and Springdale. The current time is 20:43:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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