How far is Lansing, KS from Fairmount, KS?

The driving distance from Lansing, KS to Fairmount, KS is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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
6.49 mi
00h 10m
Flight
4.36 mi
7.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.36 mi
Kilometers
7.02 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.49 mi
Kilometers
10.44 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairmount
Tue, Apr 14, 10:12 PM CDT
Return by in Lansing
Tue, Apr 14, 10:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lansing
2026-04-14T22:02
Arrive Fairmount
Tue, Apr 14, 10:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lansing
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
Basehor
KS

City in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States of America

From Lansing
3.2 mi
00h 05m
To Fairmount
3.2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fairmount Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Fairmount Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 154th Street

    1838 ft · 1 min · 154th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Wood Road

    31 m · 4 sec · Wood Road

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wood Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
4.26 mi · 66%
Fairmount Road
1.86 mi · 29%
154th Street
0.35 mi · 5%
Wood Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Start on South Main Street

4.26 mi · 00h 06m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
4.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Basehor
00h 05m from Lansing
Leave By
8:08 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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 3.2 miles from Lansing and 3.2 miles from Fairmount.

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 2.2 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 8:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Basehor

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 Basehor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 2.6 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
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Edwardsville City Hall

Edwardsville , KS
690 S 4th St, Edwardsville, KS 66111
Rating 2.9/5 16 reviews City Hall
James P. Davis Hall
Nearby stop 6.8 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 Basehor.

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lawrence

32 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Independence

44 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

55 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Fairmount. Straight-line distance: 4.36 mi (7.02 km).

Lansing

#1 Lansing

City in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population11,954
Coordinates39.2486100, -94.9002400
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Fairmount

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population481
Coordinates39.1916700, -94.9355200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Lansing (-94.90024, 39.24861)
End: Fairmount (-94.93552, 39.19167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
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.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.87 L · about $0.87
Round trip
$1.73
0.46 gal · 1.74 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.87 $1.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.98 $1.96
Premium $4.65 $1.07 $2.14
Diesel $5.30 $1.22 $2.44

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 Lansing and Fairmount. The current time is 22:02:03.

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.