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Trip from Ogden, KS to Lenexa, KS

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 16m

Distance

123.4 mi

199 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 7m ★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Ogden, KS, KS

Ogden, KS

Helena Jankovičová Kováčová

city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

Lenexa, KS

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Trip Overview

Ogden, KS to Lenexa, KS is 123.4 miles and takes about 2h 16m via Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, South Lawrence Trafficway, and Kansas Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a familiar landscape throughout. The route has a turn-heavy local drive profile, so expect a more engaged driving experience than a straight interstate cruise. With only 1 recommended day, this trip is easily manageable for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and pace.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

61.7 miles from Ogden, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 62.1 mi 1h 4m
South Lawrence Trafficway 35.4 mi 38m
Kansas Turnpike 14 mi 14m
KS 18 4.5 mi 5m
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 1.1 mi 1m
I 35 0.9 mi 1m
KS 114 0.6 mi 1m
South Walnut Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway — 62.1 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ogden, KS and Lenexa, KS.

1

Start on South Walnut Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Walnut Street
2

Turn right onto Riley Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Riley Avenue
3

Continue on KS 114

0.6 mi · 1 min · KS 114
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward Junction City
5

Merge onto KS 18

4.5 mi · 5 min · KS 18
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I-70 East, Topeka
7

Merge onto I 70; US 40

46 mi · 46 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9

Continue on I 70; US 40

15 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Toward I-70 East, Kansas City
11

Continue on I 70

14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 197 Toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
13

Turn right onto KS 10

35 mi · 38 min · South Lawrence Trafficway
14

Take the exit

391 ft · 6 sec
Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines Use the straight lane.
16

Keep slight right at fork

1.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 35: Wichita, Des Moines Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 35 North: Des Moines Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 35; US 56; US 169
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 224 Toward 95th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight right at fork

296 ft · 7 sec
Toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College Use the right lane.
21

Turn straight onto West 95th Street

189 ft · 3 sec · West 95th Street
22

Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Lenexa Drive
Use the right lane.
23

Turn left onto Rosehill Road

500 ft · 18 sec · Rosehill Road
24

Turn right

71 ft · 10 sec
25

Turn left

256 ft · 18 sec
26

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2h 16m duration and 123.4-mile distance, this is a straightforward day trip. Aim to leave after morning rush hour if possible to make the initial part of your drive smoother. While there are no specific stops recommended, keep an eye on your fuel, especially before heading out, as the estimated cost is $19. The 'turn-heavy' nature of the route means staying alert for navigation changes is key. Since this is a shorter drive, you have the flexibility to depart mid-morning and still arrive with plenty of daylight remaining.

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 61.7 miles from Ogden, KS, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.1 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 27 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.7 miles or 1h 5m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lenexa, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Ogden, 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 Ogden, KS

This is one driving day of about 123.4 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Ogden, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway for about 62.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tecumseh, KS

62 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Saint George, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shawnee County, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.7 miles from Ogden, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Overland Park, Kansas

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19135993111

Visit website

Holy Land Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lenexa, Kansas

1.2 mi

Fronteras Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lenexa, Kansas

2.4 mi

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19135993111

Visit website

Holy Land Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19133109911

Visit website

Fronteras Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19139621369

Visit website

Globe Indian Cuisine Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+17853541500

Visit website

New Cafe 40

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+19132328520

Visit website

Perkins American Food Co.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17852730300

Visit website

Aunt Netters Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Lecompton, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17855036004

Visit website

Tequilas North Mexican Restaurant & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17854785663

Visit website

Game Show Battle Rooms - Kansas City (Overland Park)

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 9 am–9:30 pm

+19133501819

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.1 and 123 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
6.1 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I-70 East, Topeka

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-70 East, Topeka
7
119.3 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Take the exit toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines,...
8
119.4 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines
8
120 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 35: Wichita, Des Moines

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 35: Wichita, Des Moines
9
123 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.29 one way

$38.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.18 $42.36
premium $4.89 $23.75 $47.49
diesel $5.61 $27.25 $54.49

Estimated Tolls: $0.70

Kansas Turnpike (14 mi) $0.70

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37 0 $12.96 $5.92
Efficient EV 30.9 0 $10.80 $4.94
EV Truck/SUV 49.4 0 $17.28 $7.90

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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 18, 2026

Origin

Ogden, KS

Late night in Ogden on Tuesday

Local time

4:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lenexa, KS

Late night in Lenexa on Tuesday

Local time

4:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Partly Cloudy

NNW 14 mph 2% chance Live forecast

64°F

Tecumseh, KS

62 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

23 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 16m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 63.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route offers a 'turn-heavy local drive' feel, suggesting it's not a simple point-and-go interstate journey. Although 16% of the drive is on highways, the majority involves navigating local roads and trafficways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 62.1 miles on the Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, after which you can expect more frequent turns and intersections. This means you'll be actively involved in the driving, making it a more dynamic experience than a monotonous highway trek.

Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 62.1 mi on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 123.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Ogden, KS and Lenexa, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City and Lawrence.

Kansas City

68.7 mi in | ~1h 13m | via I 70

Lawrence

83.5 mi in | ~1h 28m

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 2h 16m. Total distance: 123.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 62.1 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.70 in tolls one way, starting with Kansas Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Lenexa, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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