Origin
Bethel, KS
Afternoon in Bethel on Saturday
Local time
1:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethel, KS to Fairfax, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethel, KS
Tien Nguyen
Fairfax, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
Bethel, KS to Fairfax, KS is 9.2 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Leavenworth Road and KS 5, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward local drive. With minimal mileage and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or an easy addition to a longer journey. You'll primarily navigate local roads, making it a practical choice for direct travel between these two Kansas points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth Road | 4.7 mi | 10m |
| Quindaro Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| KS 5 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| North 7th Street Trafficway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Funston Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 18th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 77th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Farrow Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Leavenworth Road
— 4.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethel, KS and Fairfax, KS.
1
Start on Farrow Avenue
393 ft
·
19 sec
·
Farrow Avenue
2
Turn right onto 77th Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
77th Street
3
Turn left onto KS 5
4.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Leavenworth Road
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto KS 5
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
KS 5
Toward I 635 North, KS 5 South
5
Keep slight right at fork onto KS 5
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 5
Exit 8
Toward KS 5 South
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto North 18th Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
North 18th Street
7
Turn left onto Quindaro Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Quindaro Boulevard
8
Turn left onto US 69
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Street Trafficway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Funston Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Funston Road
10
Turn right
344 ft
·
25 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
77th Street
Turn right onto 77th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
KS 5 / Leavenworth Road
Turn left onto KS 5 / Leavenworth Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
KS 5
Turn left onto KS 5 toward I 635 North, KS 5 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 635 North, KS 5 South
8
5.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
KS 5
Keep slight right at fork onto KS 5 toward KS 5 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward KS 5 South
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 69 / North 7th Street Trafficway
Turn left onto US 69 / North 7th Street Trafficway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.44 one way
$2.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fairfax, KS
Afternoon in Fairfax on Saturday
Local time
1:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 13% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time on roads like Leavenworth Road and Quindaro Boulevard before transitioning to KS 5. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on Leavenworth Road. Expect frequent turns and changes in road type as you navigate through developed areas, giving you a feel for local traffic patterns and urban-to-suburban transitions.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Leavenworth Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 77th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (77th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (KS 5 / Leavenworth Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (KS 5): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Leavenworth Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fairfax, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (77th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (KS 5 / Leavenworth Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (KS 5): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fairfax, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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