Origin
Louisburg, KS
Late night in Louisburg on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Louisburg, KS to Lenexa, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Louisburg, KS
Mykhailo Volkov
Lenexa, KS
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 26.6-mile drive from Louisburg to Lenexa, Kansas, is easily manageable in about 32 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, this route is very budget-friendly. You'll spend most of your time on US 69, a major artery that forms the backbone of this journey through the Great Plains. Given its short distance and efficient path, there's no need to split this trip or plan for an overnight stay. It's a simple, direct connection ideal for a quick transit between these two Kansas communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| West 95th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Amity Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lenexa Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Broadway Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rosehill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 23.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisburg, KS and Lenexa, KS.
1
Start on this road
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
152 ft
·
8 sec
·
South 2nd Street
3
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Broadway Street
4
Turn left onto KS 68
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Amity Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
6
Merge onto US 69
24 mi
·
25 min
·
US 69
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward 95th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto West 95th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West 95th Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn slight right
484 ft
·
17 sec
Toward Lenexa Drive SOUTH
10
Turn straight onto Lenexa Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lenexa Drive
11
Continue on Lenexa Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lenexa Drive
12
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
500 ft
·
18 sec
·
Rosehill Road
13
Turn right
71 ft
·
10 sec
14
Turn left
256 ft
·
18 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.4 — 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
|
South 2nd Street
Turn right onto South 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Broadway Street
Turn right onto South Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 69
Merge onto US 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
24.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward 95th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward 95th Street
5
26.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Rosehill Road
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.16 one way
$8.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.57 | $9.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.87 | $11.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Lenexa, KS
Late night in Lenexa on Tuesday
Local time
5:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
32m 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 highway-focused experience for this trip, with 89% of the drive utilizing major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.6 miles on US 69, offering a consistent pace. You'll primarily be on US 69, transitioning to West 95th Street and then West Amity Street as you approach your destination. This profile suggests a drive characterized by efficient travel rather than winding backroads or dramatic scenic changes, keeping you moving smoothly.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.6 mi on US 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and West 95th Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 26.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 32m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.6 miles on US 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (South 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (US 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lenexa, 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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