How far is Grandview, KS from Fairfax, KS?

The driving distance from Grandview, KS to Fairfax, KS is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
21.51 mi
00h 31m
Flight
16.15 mi
25.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.15 mi
Kilometers
25.99 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.51 mi
Kilometers
34.61 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfax
Sat, Apr 18, 5:25 AM CDT
Return by in Grandview
Sat, Apr 18, 5:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grandview
2026-04-18T04:54
Arrive Fairfax
Sat, Apr 18, 5:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
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 Grandview
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 Grandview
10.7 mi
00h 15m
To Fairfax
10.7 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grandview and Fairfax.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grandview and Fairfax.

  1. 1

    Start on South 137th Street

    760 ft · 39 sec · South 137th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Morse Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Morse Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Nettleton Avenue

    2697 ft · 54 sec · North Nettleton Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Bonner Lane

    1638 ft · 37 sec · Bonner Lane

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward KS 7 North: Leavenworth

    1308 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    2667 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    13.7 mi · 15 min · Kansas Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69 North: Saint Louis

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairfax District

    893 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1180 ft · 34 sec · North 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Fairfax District

    114 m · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Fairfax Trafficway

    2 mi · 4 min · Fairfax Trafficway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Funston Road

    563 ft · 26 sec · Funston Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    105 m · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grandview and Fairfax.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
13.7 mi · 64%
I 70 East
2.24 mi · 10%
Fairfax Trafficway
1.97 mi · 9%
KS 7 North
1.26 mi · 6%
West Morse Avenue
0.74 mi · 3%
North Nettleton Avenue
0.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris
00h 15m from Grandview
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Grandview and Rain Showers Likely near Fairfax.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Grandview to Fairfax?

The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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 10.7 miles from Grandview and 10.7 miles from Fairfax.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Grandview and Rain Showers Likely near Fairfax.

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 10.1 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Kansas City , MO
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Parkville City Hall
Meeting point 7.8 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 6.6 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
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Overlook at Quality Hill

Kansas City , MO
1031 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Rating 4.7/5 19 reviews Park

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 Grandview and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 16.15 mi (25.99 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Grandview

Township in Ford County, Kansas

Population626
Coordinates39.0672300, -94.8983000
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Fairfax

Township in Osage County, Kansas

Population579
Coordinates39.1416700, -94.6127300
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Grandview (-94.8983, 39.06723)
End: Fairfax (-94.61273, 39.14167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.87 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.73
1.52 gal · 5.74 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.87 $5.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.65 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.30 $4.03 $8.06

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Grandview and Fairfax. The current time is 04:54:32.

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.