Origin
Fairmount, KS
Night in Fairmount on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairmount, KS to Lansing, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
6.6 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 11m
8 AM
0h 13m
10 AM
0h 12m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 12m
5 PM
0h 13m
8 PM
0h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairmount, KS
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Lansing, KS
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Trip Overview
Fairmount, KS to Lansing, KS is 6.6 miles and takes about 11 minutes via North 139th Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This very short trip stays within the Great Plains region, keeping you in Kansas for the entire drive. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience that’s more about navigating neighborhood streets than covering significant distance. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points without much fuss. It’s a straightforward hop that requires minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 139th Street | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Fairmount Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| 154th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wood Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North 139th Street
— 4.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount, KS and Lansing, KS.
1
Start on Wood Road
100 ft
·
6 sec
·
Wood Road
2
Turn right onto 154th Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
154th Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 5
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairmount Road
4
Turn left onto US 73; K-7
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North 139th Street
5
Continue on US 73; K-7
348 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Main Street
6
Arrive at destination
US 73; K-7
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
154th Street
Turn right onto 154th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 5 / Fairmount Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 5 / Fairmount Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.03 one way
$2.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.13 | $2.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.58 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Lansing, KS
Night in Lansing on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
11m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a distinctly local drive with no highway segments to speak of (0% highway share). The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 4.3 miles along North 139th Street. As you navigate Fairmount Road and 154th Street, be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with many changes in direction. This isn't a route for cruising; it's more about precise navigation through residential or less developed areas. You'll be actively steering and adjusting for most of the short 11-minute journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on North 139th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 154th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fairmount, KS to Lansing, KS is easy. At 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (154th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR 5 / Fairmount Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 6.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on North 139th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (154th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CR 5 / Fairmount Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lansing, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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