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 Leawood, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
33 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Leawood, KS
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Trip Overview
Fairmount, KS to Leawood, KS is 33 miles and takes about 47 minutes via Kansas Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward trip between two points in Kansas. Expect a mixed drive that is mostly highway but includes some local road sections. With its brief duration and modest fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick commute or an easy addition to a larger journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Turnpike | 10.8 mi | 11m |
| North 139th Street | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Metcalf Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| West 75th Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Fairmount Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Mission Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West 89th Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kansas Turnpike
— 10.8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount, KS and Leawood, 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 right onto US 73; K-7
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
North 139th Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit onto US 24; US 40
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 24; US 40
Toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 418A
Toward I 635 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 635
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
9
Continue on US 69
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Metcalf Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto West 75th Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West 75th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Mission Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Mission Road
13
Turn left onto West 89th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 89th Street
14
Turn right onto Meadow Lane
371 ft
·
21 sec
·
Meadow Lane
15
Turn left onto West 90th Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 90th Street
16
Arrive at destination
West 90th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Fairmount, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 28.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 73; K-7 / North 139th Street
Turn right onto US 73; K-7 / North 139th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 24; US 40
Take the exit onto US 24; US 40 toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
7
20.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 635 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 418A
Toward I 635 South
6
26.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Metcalf Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Metcalf Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
28.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
West 75th Street
Turn left onto West 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.16 one way
$10.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.66 | $11.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.29 | $14.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Kansas Turnpike
(10.8 mi)
$0.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.89 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Leawood, KS
Night in Leawood on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
NNW 13 to 17 mph
64% 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
74°F
Kansas City, KS
17 mi in
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
16 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
47m 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 trip features a mixed drive, with 34% of the route on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster travel, including a continuous 10.8-mile segment on the Kansas Turnpike. The drive will transition between these quicker highway portions and more local road segments as you approach your destination. Overall, it’s a practical drive that balances efficiency with some local road navigation.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on Kansas Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near US 73; K-7 / North 139th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (US 73; K-7 / North 139th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (US 24; US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on Kansas Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.54 in tolls one way, starting with Kansas Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Leawood, 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 2.2 miles (US 73; K-7 / North 139th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (US 24; US 40): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Leawood, 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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