If you are planning a trip from Lenexa to Pittsburg, you can expect a straightforward journey spanning 111 miles across the Kansas plains. The drive typically takes about 1 hour and 48 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a one-day trip. You should budget roughly $17 for fuel to complete the transit between these two Great Plains locations. Because the route relies on local roads rather than interstate highways, it offers a more personal, turn-heavy experience than a high-speed commute. Since the total travel time is under two hours, you likely won't need to plan for an overnight stay unless your schedule requires one. It is a practical, manageable route for anyone looking to navigate between these two Kansas hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56 miles from Lenexa, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Overland Parkway
106.8 mi
1h 55m
West Atkinson Road
2.3 mi
3m
West 95th Street
1.1 mi
2m
West 4th Street
1 mi
1m
Lenexa Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Rosehill Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
US 69
<0.1 mi
<1m
North Broadway Street
<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 Pittsburg, 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
0.2 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
2.3 mi·3 min·West Atkinson Road
10
Turn left onto KS 126
1.0 mi·1 min·West 4th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto US 69 Business
66 ft·2 sec·North Broadway Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 69 Business
Trip Plan
Because this drive lacks long highway stretches, you should prioritize leaving during daylight hours to better manage the frequent turns and local road transitions. Since there are no scheduled stops required for this 1-hour and 48-minute trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, as the $17 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency. A helpful tip for this specific route is to double-check your GPS settings before leaving Lenexa, as the reliance on local roads like West 95th Street can lead to frequent course corrections. Taking the time to map out your specific turns in advance will ensure a much smoother experience on the road.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 56 miles from Lenexa, KS, or about 1h 3m 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 25 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56 miles or 1h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsburg, 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 112 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Lenexa, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 111 — 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
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
6
111 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|KS 126 / West 4th Street
Turn left onto KS 126 / West 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.51 one way
$35.02 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.23
$38.45
premium
$4.89
$21.55
$43.11
diesel
$5.61
$24.73
$49.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.6
0
$11.76
$5.38
Efficient EV
28
0
$9.80
$4.48
EV Truck/SUV
44.8
0
$15.68
$7.17
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 15, 2026
Origin
Lenexa, KS
Night
in Lenexa on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pittsburg, KS
Night
in Pittsburg on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Pleasanton, KS
56 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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 6m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a unique driving experience that favors local navigation over the typical interstate grind. With 0% highway share, your journey is defined by roads like Rosehill Road, Lenexa Drive, and West 95th Street. This route is distinctly turn-heavy, requiring your full attention as you transition off main thoroughfares and onto secondary paths. You won't find long, monotonous straightaways here; instead, the character of the road changes frequently as you wind through the local landscape. Be prepared for a more hands-on drive that keeps you engaged with the local geography for the entirety of the 111-mile distance.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 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 6m drive. You will face about 10 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.
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 Pittsburg, KS before heading back.
