Origin
Fairfax, KS
Late night in Fairfax on Saturday
Local time
4:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfax, KS to Morris, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfax, KS
Tien Nguyen
Morris, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
Fairfax, KS to Morris, KS is 13.2 miles and takes about 25m via I 70 and Inland Drive, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward drive. It's mostly a local road experience with a brief interstate segment. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick transfer or a short excursion where you don't want to spend much time on the road.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 26% of the route on highways. You'll experience a mix of local roads like Inland Drive and Fairfax Trafficway, interspersed with a segment of I 70. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.4 miles on I 70, meaning you'll be navigating turns and varying speed limits fairly often. Expect a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation rather than settling into a long, cruising rhythm.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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 3.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Fairfax Trafficway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 13.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Fairfax Trafficway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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.
8
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 635: Park Drive, 38th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 418
Toward I 635: Park Drive, 38th Street
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 635
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 635
7
6.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 635 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 635 South
7
7.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward KS 32
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward KS 32
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Inland Drive | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Fairfax Trafficway | 2 mi | 4m |
| Kansas Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Holliday Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 55th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South 74th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 3.4 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax, KS and Morris, 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
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 70; US 24; US 40; US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 418
Toward I 635: Park Drive, 38th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 635
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 635
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 635 South
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 635
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3
Toward KS 32
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
386 ft
·
9 sec
Toward KS 32 West
14
Turn straight onto KS 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Kansas Avenue
15
Turn left onto South 55th Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
South 55th Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn slight right
168 ft
·
7 sec
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Inland Drive
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Inland Drive
18
At end of road, turn right onto Holliday Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Holliday Drive
19
Turn right onto South 74th Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
South 74th Street
20
Arrive at destination
South 74th Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.92 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| premium | $4.65 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morris, KS
Late night in Morris on Saturday
Local time
4:59 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
25m 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 Morris, KS covers 13.2 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Inland Drive, Fairfax Trafficway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.6 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 $1.96 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 is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 13.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Fairfax Trafficway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fairfax, KS to Morris, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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