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Trip from Anthony, KS to Lenexa, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 46m

Distance

254.4 mi

409 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 33m ★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 38m

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

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Anthony, KS

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city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

Lenexa, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Anthony, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 254.4 miles and takes about 4h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Kansas Turnpike, I 35, West 14th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 107.2 miles on Kansas Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.77 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

127.2 miles from Anthony, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 46m. Total distance: 254.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 46m highway drive covering 254.4 miles, with most of the trip on Kansas Turnpike and I 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 107.2 miles on Kansas Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kansas Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 107.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and I 35. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Bluff Avenue.

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 254.4 miles you will encounter 19 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 (North Bluff Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 46 miles (US 160): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 156.7 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Bluff Avenue

Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
46 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | US 160

Enter roundabout onto US 160

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
156.7 mi into trip | ~3h 3m in | I 35

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
253.7 mi into trip | ~4h 44m 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. Exit 224 Toward 95th Street
9
253.9 mi into trip | ~4h 44m 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...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kansas Turnpike 107.2 mi 1h 47m
I 35 97 mi 1h 40m
West 14th Street 15 mi 22m
West 10th Avenue 14.3 mi 21m
North Ll & G Avenue 8.9 mi 14m
West 15th Street 6.3 mi 9m
US 160 3.2 mi 4m
North G Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Kansas Turnpike — 107.2 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Steadman Street

89 ft · 9 sec · West Steadman Street
2

Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue

391 ft · 19 sec · North Bluff Avenue
3

Turn right onto KS 44

0.4 mi · 47 sec · West Main Street
4

Turn right onto KS 2

8.9 mi · 14 min · North Ll & G Avenue
5

Keep slight left at fork onto US 160; KS 2

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 160; KS 2
6

Turn right onto US 160; KS 2

15 mi · 22 min · West 14th Street
7

Continue on US 160

14 mi · 21 min · West 10th Avenue
8

Continue on US 160

6.3 mi · 9 min · West 15th Street
9

Turn left onto US 81; US 160

0.5 mi · 1 min · North G Street
10

Turn right onto US 81; US 160

0.4 mi · 39 sec · US 81; US 160
11

Enter roundabout onto US 160

110 ft · 1 sec · US 160
12

Continue on US 160

3.1 mi · 4 min · US 160
13

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
15

Merge onto I 35

107 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Kansas Turnpike
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35

95 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 35
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines Use the straight lane.
18

Take the exit

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

Keep slight right at fork

296 ft · 7 sec
Toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College Use the right lane.
20

Turn straight onto West 95th Street

189 ft · 3 sec · West 95th Street
21

Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Lenexa Drive
Use the right lane.
22

Turn left onto Rosehill Road

500 ft · 18 sec · Rosehill Road
23

Turn right

71 ft · 10 sec
24

Turn left

256 ft · 18 sec
25

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 127.2 miles from Anthony, KS, or about 2h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.2 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 56 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 127.2 miles or 2h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 57m

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 Anthony, 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 Anthony, KS

This is one driving day of about 254.4 miles and 4h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Anthony, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Kansas Turnpike for about 107.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 127.2 mi from Anthony, KS · 2h 34m into the drive

city in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eureka, KS

127 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

Belle Plaine, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eureka, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 127.2 miles from Anthony, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Kansas Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.2 miles.

Arriving in Lenexa, KS

The final approach into Lenexa, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lenexa, KS.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

China Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anthony, Kansas

Near the start, right off the route

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

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+16203227070

Visit website

Pizza Ranch

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Anthony, Kansas

0.5 mi

El Pueblo Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Anthony, Kansas

0.5 mi

China Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Anthony, Kansas

Hours: 10:30 am–9:30 pm

+16203227070

Visit website

Pizza Ranch

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Anthony, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+16208003226

Visit website

El Pueblo Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Anthony, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16209142042

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 254.4

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19135993111

Visit website

Hamill's Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Anthony, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16204401445

Visit website

Fronteras Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 254.4

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19139621369

Visit website

Jose Pepper's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 254.4

Shawnee, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19136311011

Visit website

Pegah's Family Restaurant - Johnson Drive

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 254.4

Shawnee, Kansas

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+19139626700

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 127.2

Matfield Green, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 54.5

Belle Plaine, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 90.8

El Dorado, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Game Show Battle Rooms - Kansas City (Overland Park)

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 254.4

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 9 am–9:30 pm

+19133501819

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.77 one way

$79.55 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 89 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $43.67 $87.34
premium $4.89 $48.96 $97.91
diesel $5.61 $56.17 $112.34

Estimated Tolls: $5.36

Kansas Turnpike (107.2 mi) $5.36

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

$40

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 89 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 76.3 0 $26.71 $12.21
Efficient EV 63.6 0 $22.26 $10.18
EV Truck/SUV 101.8 1 $35.62 $16.28

Gas CO2

89 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 17, 2026

Origin

Anthony, KS

Late night in Anthony on Saturday

Local time

3:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Partly Cloudy

SSE 14 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 16 at 3:31PM CDT until April 18 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 16 at 2:33PM CDT until April 17 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Destination

Lenexa, KS

Late night in Lenexa on Saturday

Local time

3:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Eureka, KS

127 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

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 46m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Anthony, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 254.4 miles and takes about 4h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, I 35, West 14th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 127.2 miles from Anthony, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 254.4 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Bluff Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 46 miles (US 160): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 156.7 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Anthony, KS to Lenexa, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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