How far is Morris, KS from Fairfax, KS?
The driving distance from Morris, KS to Fairfax, KS is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Kansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morris and Fairfax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morris and Fairfax.
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Start on South 74th Street
1597 ft · 52 sec · South 74th Street
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Turn left onto Holliday Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · Holliday Drive
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Continue on Metropolitan Avenue
1.9 mi · 5 min · Metropolitan Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 635 North
805 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
1696 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Kansas Turnpike
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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
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairfax District
893 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1180 ft · 34 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn slight right onto Fairfax District
114 m · 16 sec
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Continue on Fairfax Trafficway
2 mi · 4 min · Fairfax Trafficway
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Turn left onto Funston Road
563 ft · 26 sec · Funston Road
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Turn left
105 m · 25 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Morris and Fairfax.
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.
Holliday Drive
Turn left onto Holliday Drive
2.48 mi · 00h 05m
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 Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Morris 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 Morris to Fairfax?
The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Kansas City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Morris and 6.8 miles from Fairfax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.81 one way or $3.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Morris and Rain Showers Likely near Fairfax.
Stop Ideas Near Kansas City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kansas City.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morris and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 9.26 mi (14.91 km).
#1 Morris
County in Kansas, United States
| Population | 23 |
| Coordinates | 39.0619500, -94.7516300 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfax
Township in Osage County, Kansas
| Population | 579 |
| Coordinates | 39.1416700, -94.6127300 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfax (-94.61273, 39.14167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.23 | $4.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
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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