If you are planning a trip from Lenexa to Belleville, expect a 213.7-mile journey that takes approximately 4 hours and 7 minutes behind the wheel. This route stays entirely within the Great Plains region of Kansas, making it a straightforward trek across the heart of the state. Because the total duration is manageable, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You should budget about $32 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating this path requires a blend of major routes like the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, KS 10, and Tuttle Creek Boulevard. It is a solid choice for a day trip, provided you are prepared for a drive that prioritizes local roads over high-speed interstate travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.9 miles from Lenexa, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
52.4 mi
54m
KS 10
36.7 mi
40m
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
33.9 mi
41m
17th Road
30.4 mi
35m
Kansas Turnpike
14.3 mi
14m
K-9
10.1 mi
11m
South Colorado
8.5 mi
10m
KS 177
8.5 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
— 52.4 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa, KS and Belleville, KS.
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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
0.2 mi·19 sec·West 95th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: WichitaUse the straight / left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169
0.9 mi·59 sec·I 35; US 56; US 169
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 222BToward I 435 West, KS 10 WestUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·33 sec
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward KS 10 West: LawrenceUse the slight left lane.
12
Continue on KS 10
37 mi·40 min·KS 10
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
14
Merge onto I 70
13 mi·13 min·Kansas Turnpike
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
0.9 mi·1 min·Kansas Turnpike
Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, SalinaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward KS 18, KS 177, Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Fort Riley Boulevard
20
Continue on KS 177
0.2 mi·39 sec·Fort Riley Boulevard
21
Continue on Tuttle Creek Boulevard
5.7 mi·8 min·Tuttle Creek Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22
Enter roundabout onto US 24
232 ft·2 sec·Tuttle Creek Boulevard
23
Continue on US 24
0.9 mi·1 min·Tuttle Creek Boulevard
24
Enter roundabout onto US 24
161 ft·1 sec·Tuttle Creek Boulevard
25
Continue on US 24
8.6 mi·9 min·Tuttle Creek Boulevard
26
Continue on US 77
19 mi·21 min·Tuttle Creek Boulevard
27
Continue on US 77
8.5 mi·10 min·South Colorado
28
Turn left onto KS 9
0.2 mi·32 sec·West Main Street
29
Continue on KS 9
2.9 mi·3 min·Unicorn Road
30
Continue on KS 9
3.3 mi·3 min·9th Road
31
Continue on K-9; K-148
10 mi·11 min·K-9; K-148
32
Turn right onto K-15
6.7 mi·7 min·Quivira Road
33
Continue on K-15
0.3 mi·47 sec·B Street
34
Turn left onto US 36; K-15
0.5 mi·1 min·East 7th Street
35
Continue on US 36; K-15
30 mi·35 min·17th Road
36
Turn right onto M Street
0.8 mi·2 min·M Street
37
Turn left onto 18th Street
313 ft·10 sec·18th Street
38
Turn right onto L Street
163 ft·7 sec·L Street
39
Arrive at destination
L Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a roughly 4-hour drive, try to depart in the morning to make the most of your day in Belleville. You only need to plan for one major stop to keep your energy up, as the route is short enough to handle with minimal interruptions. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the trip, keeping the $32 estimate in mind as you navigate the local roads. Because this is a turn-heavy route, having a reliable navigation system is essential to stay on track during the transitions between KS 10 and Tuttle Creek Boulevard. Flexibility is your greatest asset here, allowing you to pace the drive according to your own comfort level.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.9 miles from Lenexa, KS, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 47 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.9 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belleville, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lenexa, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lenexa, KS
This is one driving day of about 213.7 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Lenexa, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway for about 52.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 53.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.6 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wi...
8
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit toward I 435 West, KS 10 West
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 222B
Toward I 435 West, KS 10 West
6
2.5 mi into trip|~4m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
2.9 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
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53.6 mi into trip|~1h in|I 70 / Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 / Kansas Turnpike toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.41 one way
$66.82 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$36.68
$73.36
premium
$4.89
$41.12
$82.25
diesel
$5.61
$47.18
$94.36
Estimated Tolls: $0.72
Kansas Turnpike
(14.3 mi)$0.72
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.1
0
$22.44
$10.26
Efficient EV
53.4
0
$18.70
$8.55
EV Truck/SUV
85.5
1
$29.92
$13.68
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026
Origin
Lenexa, KS
Late night
in Lenexa on Tuesday
Local time
4:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
S 14 to 17 mph95% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 6:42AM CDT until April 13 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 6:23AM CDT until April 12 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Destination
Belleville, KS
Late night
in Belleville on Tuesday
Local time
4:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 10 to 20 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 6:42AM CDT until April 13 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 6:23AM CDT until April 12 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
63°F
Newbury, KS
107 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 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
4h 7m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than a monotonous interstate grind. Only 28% of your journey is spent on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time on secondary roads that demand more attention. You will encounter a mix of conditions, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being a 52.4-mile segment on the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. Because of the frequent turns, the drive requires a more active driving style than a typical cross-country cruise. Expect the road personality to shift as you transition between these local connectors, offering a varied experience behind the wheel.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.4 mi on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 213.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,547 ft891 ft
Total Climb
1,279 ft
Total Descent
763 ft
Highest Point
1,547 ft
~213.7 mi in
Elevation Range
657 ft
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 Belleville, KS, road signs point toward Salina, Manhattan and Council Grove.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 7m. Total distance: 213.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52.4 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.72 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Belleville, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Belleville, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.
