How far is Polk, MO from Fair Play, MO?

The driving distance from Polk, MO to Fair Play, MO is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
21.64 mi
00h 35m
Flight
16.47 mi
26.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.47 mi
Kilometers
26.51 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.64 mi
Kilometers
34.82 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fair Play
Mon, May 4, 6:24 PM CDT
Return by in Polk
Mon, May 4, 6:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Polk
2026-05-04T17:49
Arrive Fair Play
Mon, May 4, 6:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Polk
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bolivar
MO

State of Venezuela

From Polk
10.8 mi
00h 17m
To Fair Play
10.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 18 mph SW
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Polk and Fair Play.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Polk and Fair Play.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11.6 mi · 28 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    10 mi · 16 min · East Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Polk and Fair Play.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
3 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Broadway Street
10 mi · 46%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

11.6 mi · 00h 28m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolivar
00h 17m from Polk
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Polk and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fair Play.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Polk to Fair Play?

The road trip is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Bolivar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Polk and 10.8 miles from Fair Play.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Polk and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Fair Play.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Polk and Fair Play. Straight-line distance: 16.47 mi (26.51 km).

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#1 Polk

County in Missouri, United States

Population732
Coordinates37.7292000, -93.2993600
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fair Play

City in Polk County, Missouri, United States

Population488
Coordinates37.6300400, -93.5732600
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway D (-93.299209, 37.729195)
End: East 1st Street (-93.57326, 37.629959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.76 gal
2.89 L · about $2.87
Round trip
$5.73
1.52 gal · 5.78 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.5 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.87 $5.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.23 $6.46
Premium $4.65 $3.54 $7.07
Diesel $5.30 $4.03 $8.06

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 Missouri · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Polk and Fair Play. The current time is 17:49:37.

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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.