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
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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
Morris, KS
Tien Nguyen
Fairfax, KS to Morris, KS is 13.2 miles and takes about 25m via I 70 and Inland Drive, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Kansas, offering a straightforward drive. It's mostly a local road experience with a brief interstate segment. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick transfer or a short excursion where you don't want to spend much time on the road.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Inland Drive | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Fairfax Trafficway | 2 mi | 4m |
| Kansas Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Holliday Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 55th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South 74th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax, KS and Morris, 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
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 635
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto KS 32
Turn left onto South 55th Street
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Inland Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Holliday Drive
Turn right onto South 74th Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.6 — 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
Take the exit toward I 635: Park Drive, 38th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 635
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 635 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward KS 32
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| premium | $5.18 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
55°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in Morris on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 26% of the route on highways. You'll experience a mix of local roads like Inland Drive and Fairfax Trafficway, interspersed with a segment of I 70. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.4 miles on I 70, meaning you'll be navigating turns and varying speed limits fairly often. Expect a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation rather than settling into a long, cruising rhythm.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Fairfax Trafficway.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 13.2 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 0.2 miles (Fairfax Trafficway): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
170 ft
Total Descent
146 ft
Highest Point
849 ft
~6.6 mi in
Elevation Range
107 ft
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13.2 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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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