Lenexa, KS to Haven, KS is 208.3 miles and takes about 3h 40m via I 35 and KS 96, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward path across Kansas. With 87% of the route on highways, expect a predominantly efficient travel experience. This trip is best suited for a single day, allowing you to cover the distance without needing an overnight stay.
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
104.1 miles from Lenexa, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 35
153 mi
2h 36m
KS 96
26.4 mi
28m
Southwest 20th Street
25.2 mi
27m
I 235
1.6 mi
1m
Industrial Drive
0.4 mi
<1m
Lenexa Drive
0.3 mi
1m
West 95th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Rosehill Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 153 mi, about 2h 36m
Traffic on I-35
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~761 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,009
Quietest
2 AM
~68 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa, KS and Haven, 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
1.7 mi·1 min·I 35; US 56; US 169
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 35; US 50; US 56; US 169
37 mi·39 min·I 35; US 50; US 56; US 169
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 35; US 50; US 59
114 mi·1 hr 54 min·I 35; US 50; US 59
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado
12
At end of road, turn right onto Boyer Road
137 ft·2 sec·Boyer Road
13
Turn right onto KS 254
25 mi·27 min·Southwest 20th Street
14
Continue on I 235; KS 96
1.6 mi·1 min·I 235; KS 96
15
Take the exit onto KS 96
0.3 mi·20 sec·KS 96
Exit 13Toward KS 96 West: HutchinsonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96
26 mi·28 min·KS 96
Toward KS 96, Hutchinson
17
Turn right onto South Haven Road
333 ft·13 sec·South Haven Road
18
Turn left onto Industrial Drive
0.4 mi·49 sec·Industrial Drive
19
Turn right onto South Kansas Street
255 ft·11 sec·South Kansas Street
20
Continue on South Kansas Avenue
464 ft·20 sec·South Kansas Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
South Kansas Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 3 hours and 40 minutes, you can easily complete this drive in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any brief stops. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 153 miles on I 35, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before this segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $33, it's a budget-friendly trip, but always check current prices. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition from I 35 to KS 96, as services might be less frequent on the state highway.
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 104.1 miles from Lenexa, KS, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 153 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 46 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.1 miles or 1h 49m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haven, 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 208.3 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 I 35 for about 153 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 181.5 — 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
7
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...
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181.2 mi into trip|~3h 10m in|KS 96
Take the exit onto KS 96 toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 13
Toward KS 96 West: Hutchinson
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181.5 mi into trip|~3h 10m in|KS 96
Keep slight left at fork onto KS 96 toward KS 96, Hutchinson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KS 96, Hutchinson
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.29 one way
$64.59 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$35.41
$70.82
premium
$4.93
$40.41
$80.83
diesel
$5.60
$45.92
$91.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.5
0
$21.87
$10.00
Efficient EV
52.1
0
$18.23
$8.33
EV Truck/SUV
83.3
1
$29.16
$13.33
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Aug 27, 2026
Origin
Lenexa, KS
Morning
in Lenexa on Friday
Local time
6:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Clear
N 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Haven, KS
Morning
in Haven on Friday
Local time
6:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
NNE 5 mph3% chanceLive 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
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
3h 40m 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 route is mostly highway, with 87% of the total 208.3 miles on major roads like I 35. You'll experience a significant stretch of 153 miles on I 35 before transitioning to KS 96. The final segment involves Southwest 20th Street, indicating a shift from high-speed cruising to more local road conditions as you approach Haven.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 153 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and KS 96. 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 3h 40m 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,481 ft930 ft
Total Climb
725 ft
Total Descent
275 ft
Highest Point
1,481 ft
~208.3 mi in
Elevation Range
551 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lenexa, KS to Haven, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Hutchinson along the way.
The longest stretch is about 153 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Haven, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.
