Origin
Benton, KS
Late night in Benton on Monday
Local time
4:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, KS to Lenexa, KS
Drive Time
2h 54m
Distance
166.5 mi
268 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
13 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 17m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 16m
8 PM
2h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lenexa, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Benton, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 166.5 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, Kansas Turnpike, Southwest 20th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.29 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
83.2 miles from Benton, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 54m highway drive covering 166.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and Kansas Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 97 miles on I 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 97 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Kansas Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.5 miles in near Boyer Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 166.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.5 miles (Boyer Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 68.9 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Boyer Road
Merge onto Boyer Road
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
68.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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
165.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m 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
166 mi into trip
|
~2h 52m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 97 mi | 1h 40m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 56 mi | 56m |
| Southwest 20th Street | 11.8 mi | 12m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lenexa Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rosehill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Boyer Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 95th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 97 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, KS and Lenexa, KS.
1
Start on Benton Street
177 ft
·
13 sec
·
Benton Street
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto Southwest 20th Street
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Southwest 20th Street
4
Take the exit slight left
266 ft
·
8 sec
5
Merge slight right onto Boyer Road
259 ft
·
7 sec
·
Boyer Road
6
Take the exit left
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
7
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
56 mi
·
56 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
9
Keep slight right
95 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
10
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
11
Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
95th Street
12
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
13
Turn straight onto West 95th Street
190 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 95th Street
14
Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lenexa Drive
15
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
499 ft
·
19 sec
·
Rosehill Road
16
Turn right
72 ft
·
11 sec
17
Turn left
256 ft
·
19 sec
18
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 83.2 miles from Benton, KS, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.2 miles or 1h 26m 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 21m
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 Benton, 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 Benton, KS
This is one driving day of about 166.5 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Benton, 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 I 35 for about 97 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.2 mi from Benton, KS · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 83.2 miles from Benton, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.29 one way
$50.58 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $27.88 | $55.76 |
| premium | $4.80 | $31.43 | $62.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.99 | $73.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Towanda Service Area - Tesla Supercharger
El Dorado, KS
Tesla
8 DCFC
Emporia West Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Emporia, KS
Tesla
8 DCFC
Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger
Olathe, KS
Tesla
8 DCFC
Flying J 658
Emporia, KS
eVgo Network
5 DCFC
KS Turnpike – Matfield Green
Matfield Green, KS
FCN
4 DCFC
John North Ford
Emporia, KS
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
Berger Convenience
Olathe, KS
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
OFL STATION L3-2
Olathe, KS
ChargePoint Network
2 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 4
Tesla: 3
eVgo Network: 2
Blink Network: 2
FCN: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.48 | $7.99 |
| Efficient EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.57 | $6.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.6 | 0 | $23.31 | $10.66 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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
Late night in Lenexa on Monday
Local time
4:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
44°F
Valley Falls, KS
83 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
32 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 54m 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 Benton, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 166.5 miles and takes about 2h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, Kansas Turnpike, Southwest 20th 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 83.2 miles from Benton, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.29 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 166.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.5 miles (Boyer Road): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 68.9 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Benton, KS to Lenexa, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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