Attica, KS to Lenexa, KS is 258.3 miles and takes about 4h 50m via Kansas Turnpike and I-35, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within the familiar landscape of the Great Plains, transitioning from one part of Kansas to another. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that’s ideal for a single-day journey. If you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without much complication, this route will get you there comfortably.
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
129.1 miles from Attica, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 36m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 50m. Total distance: 258.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the journey taking place on major roadways like the Kansas Turnpike and I-35. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 107.2 miles on the Kansas Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. The route primarily utilizes high-speed roads, meaning you'll cover distance quickly for most of the trip. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficiency and forward momentum, with minimal detours off the main arteries.
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 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 50 miles in near US 160.
Driving Effort6/10
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 258.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 50 miles (US 160): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 53.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 160.7 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
50 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|US 160
Enter roundabout onto US 160
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
53.2 mi into trip|~1h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
160.7 mi into trip|~3h 7m 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
257.7 mi into trip|~4h 48m 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
257.8 mi into trip|~4h 48m 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
Hershey Highway
10.1 mi
15m
West 15th Street
6.3 mi
9m
US 160
6.1 mi
9m
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 Attica, KS and Lenexa, KS.
1
Start on North Main Street
116 ft·5 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 160
0.4 mi·32 sec·East Avenue C
3
Continue on US 160
10 mi·15 min·Hershey Highway
4
Turn left onto US 160; KS 2
2.9 mi·4 min·US 160; KS 2
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 MoinesUse the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 224Toward 95th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft·7 sec
Toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie CollegeUse 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
Given the 4h 50m duration, leaving Attica in the morning will allow you ample time to reach Lenexa before evening. The single recommended stop suggests a brief pause for fuel or a quick break. With only one major highway segment, you can maintain a steady speed, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 107.2-mile stretch on the Kansas Turnpike. Planning your fuel stop strategically before entering that longer section will ensure a smooth continuation of your drive.
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 129.1 miles from Attica, KS, or about 2h 36m 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 57 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.1 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
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 Attica, 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 Attica, KS
This is one driving day of about 258.3 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Attica, 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 129.1 mi from Attica, KS
· 2h 36m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.38 one way
$80.76 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$44.34
$88.68
premium
$4.89
$49.71
$99.41
diesel
$5.61
$57.03
$114.06
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
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
ChargePoint Charging Station
Harper, Kansas
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Matfield Green, Kansas
Other
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Belle Plaine, Kansas
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 2
ChargePoint: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.5
0
$27.12
$12.40
Efficient EV
64.6
0
$22.60
$10.33
EV Truck/SUV
103.3
1
$36.16
$16.53
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Attica, KS
Morning
in Attica on Friday
Local time
7:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lenexa, KS
Morning
in Lenexa on Friday
Local time
7:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Eureka, KS
129 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
13 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 50m 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 Attica, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 258.3 miles and takes about 4h 50m 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 129.1 miles from Attica, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.38 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 258.3 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 50 miles (US 160): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 53.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 160.7 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Attica, KS to Lenexa, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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