Traveling from Lenexa to Galena covers 138.2 miles across the Kansas Great Plains, making for a straightforward 2-hour and 39-minute journey. Because the total duration is quite manageable, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $21 for fuel to complete the drive. Navigating primarily via Overland Parkway, West Atkinson Road, and US 69 Alternate, you will remain within the same state throughout the transit. It is an efficient way to move between these two Kansas locations, offering a reliable path for those looking to reach their destination without unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.1 miles from Lenexa, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Overland Parkway
106.8 mi
1h 55m
West Atkinson Road
18.7 mi
23m
US 69 Alternate
6.5 mi
7m
US Historic 66
3.6 mi
4m
West 95th Street
1.1 mi
2m
Southeast 70th Street
0.7 mi
1m
Lenexa Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Rosehill Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Overland Parkway
— 106.8 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa, KS and Galena, 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
0.2 mi·50 sec·Lenexa Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto West 95th Street
1.1 mi·2 min·West 95th Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward US 69 South: Fort ScottUse the right lane.
7
Merge onto US 69
107 mi·1 hr 55 min·Overland Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto US 69
319 ft·8 sec·US 69
9
Merge onto US 69; US 160
19 mi·23 min·West Atkinson Road
10
Continue on US 69 Alternate; US 400
6.5 mi·7 min·US 69 Alternate; US 400
11
Turn left onto Southeast 70th Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Southeast 70th Street
12
Turn left onto US Historic 66; KS 66
3.6 mi·4 min·US Historic 66; KS 66
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Turn left onto Short Street
201 ft·10 sec·Short Street
14
Turn right onto West 6th Street
154 ft·12 sec·West 6th Street
15
Turn left
150 ft·11 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. With only one recommended stop planned, you can easily manage your fatigue levels without needing an extensive itinerary. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the long 106.8-mile stretch on Overland Parkway, as this is where you will spend the bulk of your time. If you find the drive becoming monotonous, use your single stop as an opportunity to stretch and reset before tackling the final leg into Galena. Taking advantage of the route’s simplicity will ensure you arrive at your destination refreshed and on time.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.1 miles from Lenexa, KS, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.8 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 30 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.1 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Galena, 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 138.2 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 Overland Parkway for about 106.8 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 1.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
6
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|West 95th Street
At end of road, turn right onto West 95th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
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1.8 mi into trip|~4m in|US 69 / Overland Parkway
Merge onto US 69 / Overland Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.61 one way
$43.21 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.72
$47.45
premium
$4.89
$26.60
$53.19
diesel
$5.61
$30.51
$61.03
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.5
0
$14.51
$6.63
Efficient EV
34.6
0
$12.09
$5.53
EV Truck/SUV
55.3
0
$19.35
$8.84
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
4:08 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
Galena, KS
Late night
in Galena on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
2h 39m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 82% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a consistent rhythm during the longest stretch of the journey, which spans 106.8 miles along Overland Parkway. While the route maintains a steady pace, be prepared for the transition between different road types as you move from the parkway onto West Atkinson Road and eventually US 69 Alternate. The experience behind the wheel is characterized by the flat, expansive nature of the Great Plains, providing an uninterrupted driving experience that favors efficiency over technical maneuvering.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 106.8 mi on Overland Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Overland Parkway and West Atkinson Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 39m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Galena, population 3000, is a city in Southeastern Kansas. This city is an old mining town which was named after its abundance of the mineral galena, a lead sulfide ore formerly extracted in the region.
The longest stretch is about 106.8 miles on Overland Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 Galena, KS before heading back.
