Origin
Lenexa, KS
Afternoon in Lenexa on Sunday
Local time
3:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lenexa, KS to Kansas City, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Trip Overview
This quick 14.5-mile journey from Lenexa to Kansas City, Kansas, is designed to be completed in about 23 minutes, making it an ideal short trip. Primarily utilizing I-35, South 7th Street Trafficway, and Lenexa Drive, this route offers a highway-focused experience. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $2, it's an economically sensible drive. Since it's so short and requires no overnight stays, you have great flexibility in when you decide to depart and can easily fit it into any schedule. Both Lenexa and Kansas City, KS, are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent regional feel throughout your drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| South 7th Street Trafficway | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Lenexa Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Rosehill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Armstrong Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 95th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 10.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa, KS and Kansas City, 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
254 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 95th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 234
Toward US 169
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto US 169
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South 7th Street Trafficway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue
282 ft
·
17 sec
·
Armstrong Avenue
13
Turn left
149 ft
·
10 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.9 — 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
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: De...
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 35; US 56; US 169
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169 toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: De...
7
10.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward US 169
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 234
Toward US 169
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Kansas City, KS
Afternoon in Kansas City on Sunday
Local time
3:20 PM
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
23m 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?
Expect a drive that is predominantly on highways, with 71% of the route consisting of faster-paced roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 10.3 miles on I-35, offering a solid period of uninterrupted travel. While the primary focus is on efficient travel via major roadways, you'll also navigate segments on South 7th Street Trafficway and Lenexa Drive, which may introduce slightly different driving dynamics. This highway-centric profile means you'll likely experience a straightforward and direct progression towards your destination with minimal complex turns.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.3 mi on I 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and South 7th Street Trafficway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 23m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.3 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Kansas City, 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 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kansas City, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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