Lenexa, KS Road Trips

Sitting in the Great Plains, Lenexa, KS is a local road trip base with 56 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 15-mile quick runs to 369-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Lenexa, KS head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

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Trip Routes

56

Longest Drive

399.9 mi

Ulysses, KS

Quickest Drive

15m

Shawnee, KS

Plan Around Lenexa, KS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Lenexa, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Ulysses, KS to Lenexa, KS 399.9 mi · 7h 51m Oakley, KS to Lenexa, KS 348.7 mi · 6h 1m Hill City, KS to Lenexa, KS 317.1 mi · 5h 39m Attica, KS to Lenexa, KS 258.3 mi · 4h 50m

Continue From Lenexa, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Lenexa, KS to Colby, KS 369.4 mi · 6h 21m Lenexa, KS to Hays, KS 263.8 mi · 4h 36m Lenexa, KS to Attica, KS 244.8 mi · 4h 51m Lenexa, KS to Great Bend, KS 238.3 mi · 4h 27m

Trips from Lenexa, KS

Lenexa, KS to Colby, KS

369.4 mi 6h 21m

Lenexa, KS to Hays, KS

263.8 mi 4h 36m

Lenexa, KS to Attica, KS

244.8 mi 4h 51m

Lenexa, KS to Great Bend, KS

238.3 mi 4h 27m

Lenexa, KS to Belleville, KS

213.7 mi 4h 7m

Lenexa, KS to Conway Springs, KS

210.8 mi 3h 55m

Lenexa, KS to Clearwater, KS

199.8 mi 3h 35m

Lenexa, KS to Derby, KS

186 mi 3h 15m

Lenexa, KS to Gypsum, KS

176.7 mi 3h 17m

Lenexa, KS to Newton, KS

168.8 mi 3h 10m

Lenexa, KS to Baxter Springs, KS

138.7 mi 2h 39m

Lenexa, KS to Galena, KS

138.2 mi 2h 39m

Lenexa, KS to Milford, KS

135.8 mi 2h 35m

Lenexa, KS to Pittsburg, KS

112 mi 2h 6m

Lenexa, KS to Horton, KS

86 mi 1h 54m

Lenexa, KS to Rossville, KS

78.6 mi 1h 33m

Lenexa, KS to Osage County, KS

73.7 mi 1h 36m

Lenexa, KS to Auburn, KS

73.1 mi 1h 32m

Driving from Lenexa, KS

On average, trips departing from Lenexa, KS run 142 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 42m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 369 miles (6h 21m), while the shortest is just 15 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Lenexa, KS are Colby, KS (369.4 mi, 6h 21m), Hays, KS (263.8 mi, 4h 36m), Attica, KS (244.8 mi, 4h 51m), Great Bend, KS (238.3 mi, 4h 27m), and Belleville, KS (213.7 mi, 4h 7m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 142-mile trip from Lenexa, KS, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 23 mapped routes leaving Lenexa, KS and 33 routes heading into Lenexa, KS, covering 56 total connections. Distances range from 15 to 369 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lenexa, KS covers 369 miles and takes approximately 6h 21m. Shorter options start at just 15 miles.

The average route from Lenexa, KS runs about 142 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 142-mile trip from Lenexa, KS costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lenexa, KS include Colby, KS, Hays, KS, Attica, KS and Great Bend, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.