How far is Soldier, KS from Fairmount, KS?

The driving distance from Soldier, KS to Fairmount, KS is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
103.05 mi
02h 00m
Flight
59.88 mi
96.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.88 mi
Kilometers
96.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.05 mi
Kilometers
165.85 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairmount
Thu, Apr 16, 10:48 AM CDT
Return by in Soldier
Thu, Apr 16, 12:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Soldier
2026-04-16T08:47
Arrive Fairmount
Thu, Apr 16, 10:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Soldier
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Oakland
KS

Human settlement (possibly historical)

From Soldier
51.5 mi
01h 00m
To Fairmount
51.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Soldier and Fairmount.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    121 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto 1st Street

    1116 ft · 22 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on E Road

    4.8 mi · 9 min · E Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 230 Road

    10.9 mi · 14 min · 230 Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West 4th Street

    2647 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Arizona Avenue

    27.7 mi · 30 min · Arizona Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, US 40 East, KS 4 East: Kansas City, Gage Boulevard

    1621 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I-70 East, Kansas City

    1046 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    40.4 mi · 41 min · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing

    73 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Fairmount Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Fairmount Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 154th Street

    1838 ft · 1 min · 154th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Wood Road

    31 m · 4 sec · Wood Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wood Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Soldier and Fairmount.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
40.4 mi · 39%
Arizona Avenue
27.7 mi · 27%
230 Road
10.9 mi · 11%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8.07 mi · 8%
E Road
4.83 mi · 5%
Fairmount Road
1.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Continue on Kansas Turnpike

40.4 mi · 00h 41m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.1 mi
59.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakland
01h 00m from Soldier
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Soldier and Slight 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 Soldier to Fairmount?

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Soldier and 51.6 miles from Fairmount.

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

The direct path is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Soldier and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairmount.

Stop Ideas Near Oakland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oakland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.

RAIL

Topeka

3 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

37 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

91 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

104 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Soldier and Fairmount. Straight-line distance: 59.88 mi (96.37 km).

Soldier

#1 Soldier

City in Kansas, USA

Population15,086
Coordinates39.5361100, -95.9641600
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
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#2 Fairmount

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population481
Coordinates39.1916700, -94.9355200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Soldier (-95.96416, 39.53611)
End: Fairmount (-94.93552, 39.19167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.77 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.45
7.28 gal · 27.54 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.73 $27.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.48 $30.96
Premium $4.65 $16.94 $33.88
Diesel $5.30 $19.31 $38.61

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Soldier and Fairmount. The current time is 08:47:37.

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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.