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Trip from Fairmount, KS to Reno, KS

Drive Time

27m

Distance

18.5 mi

30 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Fairmount, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fairmount, KS to Reno, KS covers 18.5 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Avenue, 155th Street, Chieftain Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.5 miles on State Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.81 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

9.2 miles from Fairmount, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 18.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 155th Street.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Fairmount, KS to Reno, KS is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (155th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (US 24; US 40 / State Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (Woodend Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

3 of 3 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 155th Street

Turn left onto 155th Street

Navigation decision point

5
5.3 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 24; US 40 / State Avenue

Turn right onto US 24; US 40 / State Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
18.5 mi into trip | ~27m in | Woodend Road

Turn left onto Woodend Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Avenue 9.5 mi 12m
155th Street 5.2 mi 9m
Chieftain Road 3.6 mi 4m
Wood Road 0.1 mi <1m
Woodend Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Avenue — 9.5 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount, KS and Reno, KS.

1

Start on Wood Road

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Wood Road
2

Turn left onto 155th Street

5.2 mi · 9 min · 155th Street
3

Turn right onto US 24; US 40

9.5 mi · 12 min · State Avenue
Use the right lane.
4

Continue on US 24; US 40

3.6 mi · 4 min · Chieftain Road
5

Turn left onto Woodend Road

88 ft · 3 sec · Woodend Road
6

Arrive at destination

Woodend Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 9.2 miles from Fairmount, KS, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 18.5 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 9.2 miles or 15m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Reno, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fairmount, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fairmount, KS

This is one driving day of about 18.5 miles and 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairmount, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on State Avenue for about 9.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 9.2 mi from Fairmount, KS · 15m into the drive

Downtown Kansas City, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kansas City, MO

9 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Valley Falls, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kansas City, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 9.2 miles from Fairmount, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Reno, KS

The final approach into Reno, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Reno, KS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...

30 mi from route ~75 min detour Free near mile 18.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.81 one way

$5.62 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $3.10 $6.20
premium $4.80 $3.49 $6.98
diesel $5.64 $4.11 $8.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.6 0 $1.94 $0.89
Efficient EV 4.6 0 $1.62 $0.74
EV Truck/SUV 7.4 0 $2.59 $1.18

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Fairmount, KS

Morning in Fairmount on Monday

Local time

11:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Reno, KS

Morning in Reno on Monday

Local time

11:39 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

7 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

27m 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 Fairmount, KS to Reno, KS covers 18.5 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Avenue, 155th Street, Chieftain Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from Fairmount, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.81 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.
The drive from Fairmount, KS to Reno, KS is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (155th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (US 24; US 40 / State Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (Woodend Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fairmount, KS to Reno, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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