Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfax, KS
Tien Nguyen
Grandview, KS
Alexis Cruz
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax, KS and Grandview, KS.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Funston Road
Turn right onto Fairfax Trafficway
Turn straight onto North 3rd Street
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40; US 169
Take the exit onto US 24; US 40
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on Canaan Drive
Turn right onto 130th Street
Turn right onto Riverview Avenue
Turn right onto US 24; US 40; US 73; K-7
Take the exit
Turn right onto Bonner Lane
Continue on North Nettleton Avenue
Turn right onto West Morse Avenue
Turn right onto South 137th Street
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto Fairfax Trafficway
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40; US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward Canaan Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Riverview Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 24; US 40; US 73; K-7
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.59 one way
$7.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| premium | $5.18 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Fairfax on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 29 at 5:43PM CDT until May 30 at 1:44PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Destination
Afternoon in Grandview on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 29 at 5:43PM CDT until May 30 at 1:44PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
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 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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
352 ft
Total Descent
203 ft
Highest Point
1,024 ft
~18.5 mi in
Elevation Range
282 ft
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.
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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