Origin
Bellaire, KS
Afternoon in Bellaire on Monday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellaire, KS to Lenexa, KS
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
176.9 mi
285 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 29m
★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellaire, KS
Tien Nguyen
Lenexa, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Bellaire, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 176.9 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Janesville Street, Danbury Street, North Woodlawn Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.5 miles from Bellaire, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 39m drive with frequent turns across 176.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Janesville Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bellaire, KS to Lenexa, KS is easy. At 2h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bellaire, KS to Lenexa, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Janesville Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Danbury Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Woodlawn Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 61st Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 20th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boyer Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kansas Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Janesville Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellaire, KS and Lenexa, KS.
1
Start on Clarendon Street
308 ft
·
16 sec
·
Clarendon Street
2
Turn right onto Janesville Street
331 ft
·
20 sec
·
Janesville Street
3
Turn left onto Danbury Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Danbury Street
4
Turn left onto North Woodlawn Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Woodlawn Street
5
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge slight left onto East 61st Street North
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East 61st Street North
7
Continue on Southwest 20th Street
14 mi
·
15 min
·
Southwest 20th Street
8
Take the exit slight left
266 ft
·
8 sec
9
Merge slight right onto Boyer Road
259 ft
·
7 sec
·
Boyer Road
10
Take the exit left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
11
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
56 mi
·
56 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
13
Keep slight right
95 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
14
Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
15
Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
95th Street
16
Keep slight right to continue on 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College
295 ft
·
7 sec
·
95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College
17
Turn straight onto West 95th Street
190 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 95th Street
18
Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lenexa Drive
19
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
499 ft
·
19 sec
·
Rosehill Road
20
Turn right
72 ft
·
11 sec
21
Turn left
256 ft
·
19 sec
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.5 miles from Bellaire, KS, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.5 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lenexa, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bellaire, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Bellaire, KS
This is one driving day of about 176.9 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bellaire, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.5 mi from Bellaire, KS · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.5 miles from Bellaire, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.87 one way
$53.74 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.62 | $59.24 |
| premium | $4.80 | $33.40 | $66.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.30 | $78.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.57 | $8.49 |
| Efficient EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.48 | $7.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.77 | $11.32 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Lenexa on Monday
Local time
12:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
44°F
Valley Falls, KS
88 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
14 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 39m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bellaire, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 176.9 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Janesville Street, Danbury Street, North Woodlawn Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.5 miles from Bellaire, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bellaire, KS to Lenexa, KS is easy. At 2h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bellaire, KS to Lenexa, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bellaire, KS to Lenexa, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Lenexa, KS
More trips to Lenexa, KS
Explore more options from Bellaire, KS or browse trips ending in Lenexa, KS.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse KS road trips.
Explore maps for Bellaire, KS or Lenexa, KS on MapSof.net.