How far is Lenexa, KS from Fairmount, KS?
The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Fairmount, KS is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lenexa and Fairmount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa and Fairmount.
-
1
Start on the route
78 m · 21 sec
-
2
Turn right
22 m · 10 sec
-
3
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
152 m · 21 sec · Rosehill Road
-
4
Turn right onto Lenexa Drive
635 ft · 31 sec · Lenexa Drive
-
5
Continue on Lenexa Drive
757 ft · 34 sec · Lenexa Drive
-
6
Turn right onto West 95th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West 95th Street
-
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 435 North
2254 ft · 55 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 11 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike
1593 ft · 45 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
3.5 mi · 4 min · Kansas Turnpike
-
11
Take the exit slight right
1552 ft · 38 sec
-
12
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
-
13
Turn left onto Fairmount Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Fairmount Road
-
14
Turn right onto 154th Street
1838 ft · 1 min · 154th Street
-
15
Turn left onto Wood Road
31 m · 4 sec · Wood Road
-
16
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wood Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenexa and Fairmount.
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.
I 435 North
Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lenexa 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 Lenexa to Fairmount?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Edwardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Lenexa and 13.2 miles from Fairmount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lenexa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairmount.
Stop Ideas Near Edwardsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edwardsville.
Union Station
Independence
Lawrence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Fairmount. Straight-line distance: 19.7 mi (31.7 km).
#1 Lenexa
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 56,156 |
| Coordinates | 38.9536200, -94.7335700 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairmount
Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas
| Population | 481 |
| Coordinates | 39.1916700, -94.9355200 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairmount (-94.93552, 39.19167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.51 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.33 | $8.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.