Origin
Roeland Park, KS
Morning in Roeland Park on Tuesday
Local time
10:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roeland Park, 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
17m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roeland Park, KS
Egor Komarov
Lenexa, KS
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Trip Overview
This short, 10.6-mile drive from Roeland Park, KS to Lenexa, KS takes approximately 17 minutes and is a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via US 69 and I-35, with Roe Boulevard also playing a role. The fuel cost is estimated at a very manageable $2, reflecting the short distance. Given its brevity and highway-focused profile, this route is best suited for a quick commute or a brief excursion rather than an overnight stay. Both starting and ending points are within the Great Plains region, so expect consistent, open-country landscapes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| I 35 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Roe Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Parish Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Elledge Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lenexa Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Roe Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 6.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roeland Park, KS and Lenexa, KS.
1
Start on Parish Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Parish Drive
2
At end of road, turn left onto Elledge Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Elledge Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto Roe Lane
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Roe Lane
4
Turn right onto Roe Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Roe Boulevard
5
Continue on US 69
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 18th Street Expressway
6
Turn left
153 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 69 South: Wichita
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 69
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 69
Toward I 35 South, US 69 South: Wichita
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 224
Toward 95th Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn slight left
204 ft
·
7 sec
Toward 95th Street East, Pittsburg State University, Brown Mackie College
11
Turn straight onto West 95th Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West 95th Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lenexa Drive
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
500 ft
·
18 sec
·
Rosehill Road
14
Turn right
71 ft
·
10 sec
15
Turn left
256 ft
·
18 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 10.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Elledge Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Elledge Drive
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Roe Lane
At end of road, turn left onto Roe Lane
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
9
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I 35 South, US 69 South: Wichita
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 35 South, US 69 South: Wichita
7
9.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward 95th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 224
Toward 95th Street
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Rosehill Road
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.82 | $3.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.04 | $4.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Lenexa on Tuesday
Local time
10:20 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
17m 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?
This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 79% of the journey on major roadways. You'll experience a highway-focused profile, making for a straightforward and generally fast-paced experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.2 miles on US 69, providing a good period of consistent cruising. While predominantly interstate, the inclusion of Roe Boulevard might introduce slightly different road conditions for a portion of your travel. Expect a consistent driving feel for most of this short trip.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on US 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and I 35. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Elledge 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 10.6 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.3 miles (Elledge Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Roe Lane): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.5 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Roeland Park, KS and Lenexa, KS, road signs point toward 95Th Street East, Pittsburg State University and Brown Mackie College.
95Th Street East
10 mi in
|
~15m
Pittsburg State University
10 mi in
|
~15m
Brown Mackie College
10 mi in
|
~15m
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 17m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on US 69. 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 Lenexa, 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: at 0.3 miles (Elledge Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Roe Lane): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.5 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 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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