How far is Leavenworth, KS from Fairway, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Fairway, KS is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Ford County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leavenworth and Fairway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Fairway.
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Start on the route
84 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spruce Street
2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on North Main Street
12.3 mi · 16 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit right toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
2724 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
10.8 mi · 12 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South
2322 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.4 mi · 5 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Continue on Metcalf Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Metcalf Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Johnson Drive
54 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Metcalf Lane
129 m · 16 sec · Metcalf Lane
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Turn left onto Johnson Drive
1.6 mi · 4 min · Johnson Drive
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Turn right onto Roe Avenue
959 ft · 29 sec · Roe Avenue
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Turn left onto West 59th Street
2234 ft · 2 min · West 59th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 59th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Fairway.
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.
North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
12.3 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leavenworth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fairway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Fairway?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Leavenworth and 17.8 miles from Fairway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leavenworth and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Fairway.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Memorial Hall
Parkville City Hall
Kansas City Convention Center
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grandview.
Union Station
Lawrence
Independence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavenworth and Fairway. Straight-line distance: 25.31 mi (40.73 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairway
City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 3,963 |
| Coordinates | 39.0222300, -94.6319000 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairway (-94.6319, 39.02223)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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