Origin
Leavenworth, KS
Late night in Leavenworth on Wednesday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leavenworth, KS to Fairway, KS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
50m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
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6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leavenworth, KS
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Fairway, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Leavenworth, KS to Fairway, KS covers 35.7 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Main Street, Kansas Turnpike, Harry Darby Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.3 miles on North Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.58 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
17.9 miles from Leavenworth, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Leavenworth, KS to Fairway, KS covers 35.7 miles and takes about 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 12.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.1 miles in near US 24; US 40.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 35.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 16.1 miles (US 24; US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
16.1 mi into trip
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~24m in
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US 24; US 40
Take the exit onto US 24; US 40 toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
5
16.6 mi into trip
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~25m in
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I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
27.4 mi into trip
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~37m in
Take the exit toward I 635 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 418A
Toward I 635 South
6
35.1 mi into trip
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~48m in
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Roe Avenue
Turn right onto Roe Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
35.3 mi into trip
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~49m in
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West 59th Street
Turn left onto West 59th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 10.8 mi | 11m |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| South 4th Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Johnson Drive | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Metcalf Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Spruce Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 24 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 12.3 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth, KS and Fairway, KS.
1
Start on this road
277 ft
·
25 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto KS 92
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Spruce Street
3
Turn right onto US 73; K-7
3.2 mi
·
6 min
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South 4th Street
4
Continue on US 73; K-7
12 mi
·
16 min
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North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit onto US 24; US 40
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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US 24; US 40
Toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 418A
Toward I 635 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 635
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US 69
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
178 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Johnson Drive
11
Continue on Metcalf Lane
423 ft
·
16 sec
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Metcalf Lane
12
Turn left onto Johnson Drive
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Johnson Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto Roe Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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Roe Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto West 59th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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West 59th Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
West 59th Street
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 17.9 miles from Leavenworth, KS, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.3 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 35.7 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.9 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairway, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Leavenworth, 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 Leavenworth, KS
This is one driving day of about 35.7 miles and 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leavenworth, 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 North Main Street for about 12.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Leavenworth, KS · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Leavenworth, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fairway, KS
The final approach into Fairway, 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 Fairway, KS.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.58 one way
$11.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Kansas Turnpike
(10.8 mi)
$0.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Fairway, KS
Late night in Fairway on Wednesday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
26 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
50m 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 Leavenworth, KS to Fairway, KS covers 35.7 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Kansas Turnpike, Harry Darby Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Leavenworth, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.58 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 35.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.1 miles (US 24; US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Leavenworth, KS to Fairway, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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