Lenexa, KS Road Trips

Sitting in the Great Plains, Lenexa, KS is a local road trip base with 28 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 23-mile quick runs to 369-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Lenexa, KS head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

28

Longest Drive

369.4 mi

Colby, KS

Quickest Drive

15m

Shawnee, KS

Plan Around Lenexa, KS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Lenexa, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Colby, KS to Lenexa, KS 368.6 mi · 6h 21m Oakley, KS to Lenexa, KS 348.4 mi · 5h 9m Newton, KS to Lenexa, KS 168.5 mi · 3h 9m Parsons, KS to Lenexa, KS 136.8 mi · 2h 19m

Continue From Lenexa, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Lenexa, KS to Colby, KS 369.4 mi · 6h 21m Lenexa, KS to Attica, KS 244.8 mi · 4h 51m Lenexa, KS to Great Bend, KS 238.3 mi · 4h 27m Lenexa, KS to Belleville, KS 213.7 mi · 4h 7m

Trips from Lenexa, KS

Lenexa, KS to Colby, KS

369.4 mi 6h 21m

Lenexa, KS to Attica, KS

244.8 mi 4h 51m

Lenexa, KS to Great Bend, KS

238.3 mi 4h 27m

Lenexa, KS to Belleville, KS

213.7 mi 4h 7m

Lenexa, KS to Clearwater, KS

199.8 mi 3h 35m

Lenexa, KS to Newton, KS

168.8 mi 2h 39m

Lenexa, KS to Baxter Springs, KS

138.7 mi 2h 39m

Lenexa, KS to Galena, KS

138.2 mi 2h 39m

Lenexa, KS to Council Grove, KS

116.2 mi 2h 12m

Lenexa, KS to Pittsburg, KS

111 mi 1h 48m

Lenexa, KS to Holton, KS

91.6 mi 1h 44m

Lenexa, KS to Rossville, KS

78.6 mi 1h 33m

Lenexa, KS to Osage City, KS

70.9 mi 1h 41m

Lenexa, KS to Atchison, KS

60.1 mi 1h 16m

Lenexa, KS to Basehor, KS

23.3 mi 32m

Driving from Lenexa, KS

On average, trips departing from Lenexa, KS run 151 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 48m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 369 miles (6h 21m), while the shortest is just 23 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Lenexa, KS are Colby, KS (369.4 mi, 6h 21m), Attica, KS (244.8 mi, 4h 51m), Great Bend, KS (238.3 mi, 4h 27m), Belleville, KS (213.7 mi, 4h 7m), and Clearwater, KS (199.8 mi, 3h 35m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 151-mile trip from Lenexa, KS, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 mapped routes leaving Lenexa, KS and 13 routes heading into Lenexa, KS, covering 28 total connections. Distances range from 23 to 369 miles.

The longest mapped route from Lenexa, KS covers 369 miles and takes approximately 6h 21m. Shorter options start at just 23 miles.

The average route from Lenexa, KS runs about 151 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 48m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 151-mile trip from Lenexa, KS costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Lenexa, KS include Colby, KS, Attica, KS, Great Bend, KS and Belleville, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.