How far is Towanda, KS from Fair Grove, MO?
The driving distance from Towanda, KS to Fair Grove, MO is about 243 miles (391 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.6 miles (342.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Towanda and Fair Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Towanda and Fair Grove.
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Start on the route
58 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto North 5th Street
591 ft · 28 sec · North 5th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1330 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Southwest River Valley Road
1532 ft · 43 sec · Southwest River Valley Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 20th Street
6.4 mi · 7 min · Southwest 20th Street
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Continue on West Central Avenue
4.9 mi · 9 min · West Central Avenue
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Continue straight
64.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Continue straight
14 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 3 min
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Continue on East Madison Avenue
127 m · 10 sec · East Madison Avenue
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Continue on East Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · East Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
37 mi · 42 min · West 1st Street
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Merge slight left
2547 ft · 39 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54 East: Travel info center
1038 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto East Wall Street
18.9 mi · 25 min · East Wall Street
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Turn left onto South Ash Street
2038 ft · 43 sec · South Ash Street
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Turn right onto West Hickory Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Hickory Street
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Turn left onto North Centennial Boulevard
41.1 mi · 51 min · North Centennial Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward MO 13 South: Humansville
1316 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight left
101 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Old Mill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Towanda and Fair Grove.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Central Avenue
Continue straight
64.9 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Towanda and Sunny near Fair Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Towanda to Fair Grove?
The road trip is about 243 miles (391 km) and usually takes 05h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Redfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.3 miles from Towanda and 121.7 miles from Fair Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.6 miles (342.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.09 one way or $64.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Towanda and Sunny near Fair Grove.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Towanda and Fair Grove. Straight-line distance: 212.61 mi (342.17 km).
#1 Towanda
Township in Butler County, Kansas
| Population | 1,446 |
| Coordinates | 37.7975200, -96.9997600 |
| Altitude | 394 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fair Grove
City in Greene County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,540 |
| Coordinates | 37.3839300, -93.1513000 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fair Grove (-93.1513, 37.38393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $3.75 | $32.09 | $64.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.12 | $35.33 | $70.65 |
| Premium | $4.47 | $38.33 | $76.67 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $49.87 | $99.74 |
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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