Lenexa, KS Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Lenexa, KS is a local road trip base with 23 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 206-mile quick runs to 422-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Lenexa, KS head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
23
Longest Drive
422.1 mi
Johnson, KS
Quickest Drive
3h 31m
Belle Plaine, KS
Plan Around Lenexa, KS
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Lenexa, KS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lenexa, KS
Lenexa, KS to Johnson, KS
Lenexa, KS to Goodland, KS
Lenexa, KS to Colby, KS
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Lenexa, KS to Hays, KS
Lenexa, KS to Pratt, KS
Lenexa, KS to Osborne, KS
Lenexa, KS to Hoisington, KS
Lenexa, KS to Great Bend, KS
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Lenexa, KS to Conway Springs, KS
Lenexa, KS to Haven, KS
Lenexa, KS to Ellsworth, KS
Lenexa, KS to Hutchinson, KS
Driving from Lenexa, KS
On average, trips departing from Lenexa, KS run 273 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 59m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 422 miles (8h 19m), while the shortest is just 206 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Lenexa, KS are Johnson, KS (422.1 mi, 8h 19m), Goodland, KS (404.2 mi, 6h 56m), Colby, KS (369.4 mi, 6h 21m), Dodge City, KS (321.8 mi, 6h 5m), and Hays, KS (263.8 mi, 4h 36m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.99 per gallon. For the typical 273-mile trip from Lenexa, KS, budget about $43 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 14 mapped routes leaving Lenexa, KS and 9 routes heading into Lenexa, KS, covering 23 total connections. Distances range from 206 to 422 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lenexa, KS covers 422 miles and takes approximately 8h 19m. Shorter options start at just 206 miles.
The average route from Lenexa, KS runs about 273 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 59m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.99/gallon for regular), the average 273-mile trip from Lenexa, KS costs roughly $43 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 Johnson, KS, Goodland, KS, Colby, KS and Dodge City, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lenexa, KS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
57,986
Median Income
$102,344
Median Home Value
$368,800
Median Age
37.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Lenexa, KS at a Glance
Founded
1869
Elevation
1,033 ft
Area
34 mi²
Notable People from Lenexa, KS
A sampling of people born in Lenexa, KS.
Grace VanderWaal
2004
American singer-songwriter
Baron Corbin
1984
American professional wrestler
A. J. Epenesa
1998
American football player (born 1998)
City data from Wikidata (Q992536), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Lenexa, KS
Lenexa is a city in Eastern Kansas.
Legler Barn Museum, 14907 W 87th St. Pkwy. (southeast corner of 87th & Lackman), ☏ +1 913 492-0038. Mon-4PM. The Legler Barn offers a variety of historical displays that change periodically.
Falcon Ridge Golf Course, 20200 Prairie Star Parkway, ☏ +1 913 393-4653. From $50. 1 Sky Zone Kansas City, 6495 Quivira Rd, Shawnee, ☏ +1 913 213-5900. 10AM-11PM. Trampoline Park. 90-min pass $23, 120-min pass $25, all-day pass $30. (updated Nov 2021)
Bo Lings, 9576 Quivira Rd, ☏ +1 913 888-6618. 11AM-10:30PM. Bo Lings is a higher standard of quality Chinese food. $5-15. Haywards, 12804 Sante Fe Trail Dr.. Great onion rings and the BBQ sauce is one of the most unique in the city. Also known for very juicy Burnt Ends. Panzon's Mexican Restaurant, 8710 Lackman Rd, ☏ +1 913-492-9555. Mon-Thu 11AM-9:30PM. High quality Mexican food at great prices.
Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, 15151 West 101st Terrace, ☏ +1 913 956-6000. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. This hotel offers free wireless high-speed Internet access and is a pet-friendly hotel for an extra fee.
Travel tips adapted from Lenexa on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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