How far is Leawood, KS from Fairmount, KS?

The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Fairmount, KS is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.17 mi
00h 47m
Flight
23.1 mi
37.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.1 mi
Kilometers
37.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.17 mi
Kilometers
51.78 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairmount
Tue, Apr 14, 10:49 PM CDT
Return by in Leawood
Tue, Apr 14, 11:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leawood
2026-04-14T22:01
Arrive Fairmount
Tue, Apr 14, 10:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leawood
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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 Leawood
16.1 mi
00h 23m
To Fairmount
16.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 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 Leawood and Fairmount.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 90th Street

    551 ft · 26 sec · West 90th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Meadow Lane

    113 m · 22 sec · Meadow Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 89th Street

    3253 ft · 2 min · West 89th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Mission Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 75th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West 75th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Metcalf Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Metcalf Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Topeka

    1475 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Kansas Turnpike

    10.4 mi · 11 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 North, KS 7 North: Lansing, Leavenworth, Tonganoxie

    6.5 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Fairmount Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Fairmount Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 154th Street

    1838 ft · 1 min · 154th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Wood Road

    31 m · 4 sec · Wood Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wood Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leawood 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
10.7 mi · 33%
US 24 East
6.51 mi · 20%
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
4.66 mi · 14%
Metcalf Avenue
3.19 mi · 10%
West 75th Street
2.01 mi · 6%
Fairmount Road
1.88 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight right onto Kansas Turnpike

10.4 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morris
00h 23m from Leawood
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood 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 Leawood to Fairmount?

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Morris is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Leawood and 16.1 miles from Fairmount.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 9.8 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 7.7 mi away

Parkville City Hall

Parkville , MO
8880 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council

Kansas City , MO
8955 E 38 Terrace #100, Kansas City, MO 64129
Rating 4.9/5 16 reviews Labor union
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 8.1 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 Leawood and Fairmount. Straight-line distance: 23.1 mi (37.18 km).

Leawood

#1 Leawood

City in Kansas, United States

Population34,669
Coordinates38.9666700, -94.6169000
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fairmount

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population481
Coordinates39.1916700, -94.9355200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Leawood (-94.6169, 38.96667)
End: Fairmount (-94.93552, 39.19167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.85 $9.70
Premium $4.65 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $5.30 $6.05 $12.09

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 Leawood and Fairmount. The current time is 22:01:56.

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.