Origin
Fairmount, KS
Late night in Fairmount on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairmount, KS to Leavenworth, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Leavenworth, KS
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Trip Overview
Fairmount, KS to Leavenworth, KS is 11.6 miles and takes about 21 minutes via North 139th Street and South 4th Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward local drive between two Kansas communities. You'll mainly be on county roads with no highway driving, making it a simple and quick trip to connect these points. Consider this route for its ease and minimal time commitment, perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 139th Street | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| South 4th Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Fairmount Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Spruce Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 154th Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Wood Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North 139th Street
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount, KS and Leavenworth, 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
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
North 139th Street
5
Continue on US 73; K-7
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
South 4th Street
6
Turn left onto KS 92
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Spruce Street
7
Turn right
277 ft
·
20 sec
8
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.5 — 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
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
KS 92 / Spruce Street
Turn left onto KS 92 / Spruce Street
Navigation decision point
3
11.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Leavenworth, KS
Late night in Leavenworth on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
NNW 12 to 16 mph
41% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 8:25PM CDT until April 19 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 8:16PM CDT until April 21 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 characterized by frequent turns, typical of a local road network rather than a direct highway. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating surface streets and county roads for the entire 11.6 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 5.5 miles on North 139th Street. Expect a pace that requires consistent attention to navigation as you make your way through the turns, moving from one local road to the next without long periods of high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on North 139th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 154th Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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; at 10.9 miles (KS 92 / Spruce Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Leavenworth, KS
Full guide →Leavenworth is a city in Eastern Kansas. Leavenworth, the "First City in Kansas", established in 1854, is located on the west banks of the Missouri River and became nationally known as the "jumping off point" for the opening of the West. Buffalo Bill Cody spent part of his youth here and later worked in the area as a Pony Express rider and Army scout. Cody's parents are buried in Leavenworth.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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 5.5 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; at 10.9 miles (KS 92 / Spruce Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Leavenworth, 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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