Origin
Grandview, KS
Morning in Grandview on Saturday
Local time
6:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grandview, 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
31m
Distance
21.5 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 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grandview, KS
Alexis Cruz
Fairfax, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
Grandview, KS to Fairfax, KS is 21.5 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Kansas Turnpike and I 70, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward drive focused on efficiency. Expect a primarily highway experience, making it ideal for a quick trip when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. It’s a practical choice for a quick errand or connecting to another journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.5 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 (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 72% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.7 miles on the Kansas Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. The drive transitions between the Kansas Turnpike and the Fairfax Trafficway, eventually merging onto I 70. While largely a practical commute, the shift between these major arteries provides subtle changes in the driving environment.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kansas Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 13.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and Fairfax Trafficway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 21.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40; US 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward KS 7 North: Leavenworth
Navigation decision point
Toward KS 7 North: Leavenworth
7
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint...
8
17.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 70; US 24; US 40; US 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70; US 24; US 40; US 69 toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69 North: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69...
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Funston Road
Turn left onto Funston Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Grandview, KS to Fairfax, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Fairfax District along the way.
Fairfax District
18.9 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Turnpike | 13.7 mi | 14m |
| Fairfax Trafficway | 2 mi | 4m |
| I 70 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| K-7 | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Morse Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Nettleton Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bonner Lane | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kansas Turnpike
— 13.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grandview, KS and Fairfax, KS.
1
Start on South 137th Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
South 137th Street
2
Turn left onto West Morse Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Morse Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Nettleton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Nettleton Avenue
4
Continue on Bonner Lane
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bonner Lane
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward KS 7 North: Leavenworth
6
Merge onto K-7
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
K-7
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
8
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70; US 24; US 40; US 69
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 70; US 24; US 40; US 69
Toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69 North: Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 423B
Toward Fairfax District
11
Continue on North 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
North 3rd Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn slight right
372 ft
·
16 sec
Toward Fairfax District
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on Fairfax Trafficway
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Fairfax Trafficway
14
Turn left onto Funston Road
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Funston Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left
344 ft
·
25 sec
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
Kansas Turnpike
(13.7 mi)
$0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 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 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $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
Fairfax, KS
Morning in Fairfax on Saturday
Local time
6:43 AM
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
2 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
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 Grandview, KS to Fairfax, KS covers 21.5 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, Fairfax Trafficway, I 70. 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 Grandview, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.36 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 12 decision points packed into just 21.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40; US 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Grandview, KS to Fairfax, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Fairfax District along the way.
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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