Origin
Lenexa, KS
Late night in Lenexa on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lenexa, KS to Basehor, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
23.3 mi
37 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lenexa, KS
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Basehor, KS
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit through the Great Plains, the 23.3-mile trip from Lenexa to Basehor is a straightforward affair. Expect to spend about 32 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover your transit, which relies heavily on I-435, US-24, and the Kansas Turnpike. Because the journey is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that connects these two Kansas locations efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 435 | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| US 24 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 3.5 mi | 3m |
| West 95th Street | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Leavenworth Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Lenexa Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North 155th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rosehill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 435
— 10.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa, KS and Basehor, KS.
1
Start on this road
256 ft
·
20 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
71 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
500 ft
·
21 sec
·
Rosehill Road
4
Turn right onto Lenexa Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Lenexa Drive
5
Continue on Lenexa Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lenexa Drive
6
Turn right onto West 95th Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West 95th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 435 North
8
Merge onto I 435
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 435
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 12B
Toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
3.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto US 24; US 40
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 24; US 40
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24; US 40
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 24; US 40
Toward US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 North, KS 7 North: Lansing, Leavenworth, Tonganoxie
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto Leavenworth Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Leavenworth Road
14
Turn left onto North 155th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North 155th Street
15
Arrive at destination
North 155th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lenexa Drive
Turn right onto Lenexa Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West 95th Street
Turn right onto West 95th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12B
Toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike
8
17.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 24; US 40
Keep slight right at fork onto US 24; US 40 toward US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 North, KS 7 North: Lansing, Leavenworth, Tonganoxie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 North, KS...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.64 one way
$7.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.18
Kansas Turnpike
(3.5 mi)
$0.18
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Basehor, KS
Late night in Basehor on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
1 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
32m 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 drive is distinctly highway-focused, with 76% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself settling into a steady pace, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.4 miles on I-435. The character of the road is functional and designed for speed rather than leisure, prioritizing direct travel between your start and end points. As you transition between the interstate and local highway segments, the experience remains consistent and predictable. You can expect a smooth, efficient drive that keeps you moving toward your destination without unnecessary complexity.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on I 435.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 435 and US 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 23.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lenexa Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West 95th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,029 ft
846 ft
Total Climb
275 ft
Total Descent
385 ft
Highest Point
1,029 ft
~1 mi in
Elevation Range
183 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lenexa, KS and Basehor, KS, road signs point toward Kansas Turnpike, Leavenworth and Tonganoxie.
Kansas Turnpike
13.5 mi in
|
~18m
Leavenworth
17.6 mi in
|
~23m
|
via US 24; US 40
Tonganoxie
17.6 mi in
|
~23m
|
via US 24; US 40
About the Cities
Starting in Lenexa, KS
Full guide →Lenexa is a city in Eastern Kansas.
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 32m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on I 435. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.18 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 Basehor, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lenexa Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West 95th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Basehor, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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