Origin
Fairfax, KS
Morning in Fairfax on Saturday
Local time
6:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfax, KS to Grandview, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfax, KS
Tien Nguyen
Grandview, KS
Alexis Cruz
Trip Overview
Fairfax, KS to Grandview, KS is 21.6 miles and takes about 31 minutes via I 70 and Fairfax Trafficway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused drive keeps you within the Great Plains region for its entirety. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick commute or a brief inter-city hop without much fuss. Given its brevity, you'll find it easy to plan around other commitments, making it a convenient option for a same-day journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 79% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 70 and US 24. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, including a longest stretch of 15.1 miles on I 70. Expect a smooth, relatively uninterrupted flow, characteristic of interstates connecting areas within the Great Plains. While mostly highway, you'll navigate through sections like Fairfax Trafficway, offering a brief change in scenery before returning to the main arteries.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Fairfax Trafficway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Fairfax Trafficway.
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 21.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (Fairfax Trafficway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40; US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Fairfax Trafficway
Turn right onto Fairfax Trafficway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 70; US 24; US 40; US 169
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40; US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
17.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Canaan Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Canaan Drive
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Riverview Avenue
Turn right onto Riverview Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
18.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 24; US 40; US 73; K-7
Turn right onto US 24; US 40; US 73; K-7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| Fairfax Trafficway | 2 mi | 4m |
| US 24 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Morse Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Nettleton Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bonner Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 130th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 137th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 15.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax, KS and Grandview, KS.
1
Start on this road
344 ft
·
29 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Funston Road
514 ft
·
19 sec
·
Funston Road
3
Turn right onto Fairfax Trafficway
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Fairfax Trafficway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn straight onto North 3rd Street
432 ft
·
14 sec
·
North 3rd Street
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
this road
Toward I 70 West, US 24 West, US 40 West, US 169 South: Topeka
6
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40; US 169
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 70; US 24; US 40; US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 24; US 40
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 24; US 40
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Canaan Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on Canaan Drive
114 ft
·
6 sec
·
Canaan Drive
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto 130th Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
130th Street
11
Turn right onto Riverview Avenue
176 ft
·
6 sec
·
Riverview Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 24; US 40; US 73; K-7
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 24; US 40; US 73; K-7
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Nettleton Avenue
14
Turn right onto Bonner Lane
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Bonner Lane
15
Continue on North Nettleton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
North Nettleton Avenue
16
Turn right onto West Morse Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Morse Avenue
17
Turn right onto South 137th Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
South 137th Street
18
Arrive at destination
South 137th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Grandview, KS
Morning in Grandview on Saturday
Local time
6:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fairfax, KS to Grandview, KS covers 21.6 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Fairfax Trafficway, US 24. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Fairfax, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Fairfax Trafficway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40; US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fairfax, KS to Grandview, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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