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Trip from Fairfax, KS to Grandview, KS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

31m

Distance

21.6 mi

35 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 29m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m

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

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Downtown Fairfax, KS, KS

Fairfax, KS

Tien Nguyen

Downtown Grandview, KS, KS

Grandview, KS

Alexis Cruz

Trip Overview

Fairfax, KS to Grandview, KS is 21.6 miles and takes about 31 minutes via I 70 and Fairfax Trafficway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused drive keeps you within the Great Plains region for its entirety. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for a quick commute or a brief inter-city hop without much fuss. Given its brevity, you'll find it easy to plan around other commitments, making it a convenient option for a same-day journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 15.1 mi 17m
Fairfax Trafficway 2 mi 4m
US 24 1.9 mi 2m
West Morse Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
North Nettleton Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Bonner Lane 0.2 mi <1m
130th Street 0.2 mi <1m
South 137th Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 15.1 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax, KS and Grandview, 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

15 mi · 17 min · I 70; US 24; US 40; US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto US 24; US 40

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 24; US 40
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward Canaan Drive Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on Canaan Drive

114 ft · 6 sec · Canaan Drive
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn right onto 130th Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · 130th Street
11

Turn right onto Riverview Avenue

176 ft · 6 sec · Riverview Avenue
12

Turn right onto US 24; US 40; US 73; K-7

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 24; US 40; US 73; K-7
Use the left / straight lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward Nettleton Avenue
14

Turn right onto Bonner Lane

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Bonner Lane
15

Continue on North Nettleton Avenue

0.5 mi · 56 sec · North Nettleton Avenue
16

Turn right onto West Morse Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Morse Avenue
17

Turn right onto South 137th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · South 137th Street
18

Arrive at destination

South 137th Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Fairfax Trafficway

Turn right onto Fairfax Trafficway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 70; US 24; US 40; US 169

Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40; US 169

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
17.8 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Canaan Drive

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward Canaan Drive
5
18.1 mi into trip | ~24m in | Riverview Avenue

Turn right onto Riverview Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
18.2 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 24; US 40; US 73; K-7

Turn right onto US 24; US 40; US 73; K-7

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.60 one way

$7.21 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.92 $7.83
premium $5.26 $4.47 $8.94
diesel $6.18 $5.25 $10.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.5 0 $2.27 $1.04
Efficient EV 5.4 0 $1.89 $0.86
EV Truck/SUV 8.6 0 $3.02 $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.

Forecast as of Oct 2, 2026

Origin

Fairfax, KS

Afternoon in Fairfax on Saturday

Local time

2:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Sunny

NE 9 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 2 at 10:22AM CDT until October 3 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 2 at 10:15AM CDT until October 4 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Destination

Grandview, KS

Afternoon in Grandview on Saturday

Local time

2:12 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Sunny

NE 9 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 2 at 10:22AM CDT until October 3 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued October 2 at 10:15AM CDT until October 4 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

31m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 79% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 70 and US 24. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, including a longest stretch of 15.1 miles on I 70. Expect a smooth, relatively uninterrupted flow, characteristic of interstates connecting areas within the Great Plains. While mostly highway, you'll navigate through sections like Fairfax Trafficway, offering a brief change in scenery before returning to the main arteries.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.1 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Fairfax Trafficway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Fairfax Trafficway.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Fairfax Trafficway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40; US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,024 ft 742 ft

Total Climb

352 ft

Total Descent

203 ft

Highest Point

1,024 ft

~18.5 mi in

Elevation Range

282 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 21.6 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 (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.1 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Grandview, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Fairfax Trafficway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40; US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grandview, KS before heading back.

How this page is built

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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