Origin
Columbus, KS
Afternoon in Columbus on Saturday
Local time
3:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, KS to Lenexa, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
135.9 mi
219 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbus, KS
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Lenexa, KS
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Trip Overview
This 135.9-mile drive from Columbus, Kansas, to Lenexa, Kansas, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking about 2 hours and 37 minutes. You'll primarily navigate US 69, Parkview Drive, and US 160, with a significant portion on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $21. Given its relatively short duration and the mixed driving profile, it’s a straightforward trip within the Great Plains region. This route is well-suited for those looking for a convenient drive without the need for an overnight stay.
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
68 miles from Columbus, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 68.1 mi | 1h 15m |
| Parkview Drive | 57.5 mi | 1h 4m |
| US 160 | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| West 95th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Kansas Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lenexa Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rosehill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Pine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 68.1 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, KS and Lenexa, KS.
1
Start on this road
88 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
179 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Pennsylvania Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Pine Street
364 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Pine Street
4
Turn left onto South Kansas Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kansas Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 160
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 160
6
Turn left onto US 69; US 160; US 400
19 mi
·
24 min
·
US 69; US 160; US 400
7
Turn left onto US 69; US 160
58 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Parkview Drive
8
Continue on US 69; KS 52
49 mi
·
51 min
·
US 69; KS 52
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward 95th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto West 95th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West 95th Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn slight right
484 ft
·
17 sec
Toward Lenexa Drive SOUTH
12
Turn straight onto Lenexa Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lenexa Drive
13
Continue on Lenexa Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Lenexa Drive
14
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
500 ft
·
18 sec
·
Rosehill Road
15
Turn right
71 ft
·
10 sec
16
Turn left
256 ft
·
18 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 1-day trip, departing mid-morning will give you ample time to reach Lenexa comfortably. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your pace. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 68.1-mile stretch on US 69, as services might be more spaced out. The total duration of 2 hours and 37 minutes means you won't need to worry about splitting the drive, allowing you to focus on reaching your destination efficiently.
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 68 miles from Columbus, KS, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.1 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 30 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68 miles or 1h 23m 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 9m
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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, KS
This is one driving day of about 135.9 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Columbus, 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 US 69 for about 68.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68 miles from Columbus, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 135.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn left onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Pine Street
Turn right onto West Pine Street
Navigation decision point
6
134 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m 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.
Toward 95th Street
5
135.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
|
Rosehill Road
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
Navigation decision point
5
135.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 37m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.25 one way
$42.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.33 | $46.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.15 | $52.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.01 | $60.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.27 | $6.52 |
| Efficient EV | 34 | 0 | $11.89 | $5.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.03 | $8.70 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Afternoon in Lenexa on Saturday
Local time
3:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
2h 37m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive features a mixed profile, with 56% of the journey on highways, offering stretches of quicker travel. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted segment of 68.1 miles on US 69, providing a consistent pace. The route blends highway driving with other road types, so expect some variation in speed and scenery as you transition between these main roads. This combination means you'll experience both efficient travel and more localized road segments.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.1 mi on US 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Pennsylvania Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 37m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 134 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 135.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68.1 miles on US 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Pennsylvania Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Pine Street): Navigation decision point; at 134 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lenexa, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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