Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edwardsville, KS
Tien Nguyen
Fairfax, KS
Tien Nguyen
Edwardsville, KS to Fairfax, KS is 15.8 miles and takes about 25m via Kaw Drive/Kansas Turnpike/Fairfax Trafficway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip, perfect for a single day, connecting two points within the Great Plains region of Kansas. The route primarily utilizes major roadways, offering a straightforward journey. Given its brief distance, it's an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a quick transit for local travel. You won't need to worry about overnight stays for this one.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kaw Drive | 7 mi | 10m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Fairfax Trafficway | 2 mi | 4m |
| I 70 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North 3rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Funston Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Pacific Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Edwardsville, KS and Fairfax, KS.
Start on South Pacific Street
At end of road, turn right onto South 4th Street
Turn right onto KS 32
Turn left onto North 57th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70; US 24; US 40; US 69
Take the exit
Continue on North 3rd Street
Turn slight right
Continue on Fairfax Trafficway
Turn left onto Funston Road
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn right onto South 4th Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn left onto Funston Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.63 one way
$5.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| premium | $5.18 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Edwardsville on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Fairfax on Wednesday
Local time
5:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 36% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Kaw Drive, including the longest uninterrupted section of 7 miles, before transitioning to the Kansas Turnpike and then the Fairfax Trafficway. The profile suggests a drive that balances potentially faster highway speeds with more local road characteristics as you approach your destination. Expect a dynamic feel as you navigate these different road types.
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 0.1 miles in near South 4th Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 15.8 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 0.1 miles (South 4th Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 7.6 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
128 ft
Total Descent
167 ft
Highest Point
864 ft
~7.9 mi in
Elevation Range
122 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Edwardsville, KS to Fairfax, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Fairfax District along the way.
Fairfax District
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 15.8 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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