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Trip from Conway Springs, KS to Lenexa, KS

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 55m

Distance

212.2 mi

341 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 43m ★
6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m

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

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Lenexa, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Conway Springs, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 212.2 miles and takes about 3h 55m 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, West 71st Street South 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 $32.23 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

106.1 miles from Conway Springs, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 55m highway drive covering 212.2 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 22 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. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 114.5 miles in near I 35.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 212.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 114.5 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 211.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 211.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

6
114.5 mi into trip | ~2h 13m 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
211.5 mi into trip | ~3h 53m 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
211.7 mi into trip | ~3h 53m 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...
5
212 mi into trip | ~3h 54m in | Rosehill Road

Turn left onto Rosehill Road

Navigation decision point

5
212.1 mi into trip | ~3h 55m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35 97 mi 1h 40m
Kansas Turnpike 87.4 mi 1h 27m
West 71st Street South 10.1 mi 13m
State Highway 42 7 mi 12m
North Conway Springs Road 5.5 mi 9m
West Grand Avenue 2 mi 4m
Grice Street 0.7 mi 1m
North 5th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 35 — 97 mi, about 1h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Spring Avenue

322 ft · 19 sec · Spring Avenue
2

Turn left onto KS-49

0.4 mi · 37 sec · North 5th Street
3

Continue on KS 49

5.5 mi · 9 min · North Conway Springs Road
4

Continue on KS 49

0.3 mi · 28 sec · South 263rd Street West
5

Continue on KS 49

0.7 mi · 1 min · Grice Street
6

Turn right onto KS 42

7.0 mi · 12 min · State Highway 42
7

Turn right onto West 71st Street South

10 mi · 13 min · West 71st Street South
8

Continue on West Grand Avenue

2.0 mi · 4 min · West Grand Avenue
9

Continue on East 71st Street South

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East 71st Street South
10

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
11

At end of road, turn left

0.3 mi · 35 sec
12

Merge onto I 35

87 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Kansas Turnpike
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 35

95 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 35
Use the straight lane.
14

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.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 224 Toward 95th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork

296 ft · 7 sec
Toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College Use the right lane.
17

Turn straight onto West 95th Street

189 ft · 3 sec · West 95th Street
18

Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Lenexa Drive
Use the right lane.
19

Turn left onto Rosehill Road

500 ft · 18 sec · Rosehill Road
20

Turn right

71 ft · 10 sec
21

Turn left

256 ft · 18 sec
22

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 106.1 miles from Conway Springs, KS, or about 2h 4m 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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 106.1 miles or 2h 4m 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 14m

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 Conway Springs, 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 Conway Springs, KS

This is one driving day of about 212.2 miles and 3h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Conway Springs, 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 106.1 mi from Conway Springs, KS · 2h 4m into the drive

city in and county seat of Harvey County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, KS

106 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.

Popular next leg

Newton, KS to Lenexa, KS

168.5 mi · 3h 9m

Pacing Suggestions

Newton, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newton, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 106.1 miles from Conway Springs, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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

$32.23 one way

$64.46 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $35.53 $71.06
premium $4.80 $40.06 $80.12
diesel $5.64 $47.14 $94.29

Estimated Tolls: $4.37

Kansas Turnpike (87.4 mi) $4.37

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

$32

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

17 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

Applebee's - Tesla Supercharger

Wichita, KS

Tesla

6 DCFC

Wichita, KS

Wichita, KS

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Flying J 658

Emporia, KS

eVgo Network

5 DCFC

Rusty Eck Ford

Wichita, KS

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Simon Towne East Square (Wichita, KS)

Wichita, KS

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 Tesla: 4 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Electrify America: 1 Blink Network: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 FCN: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.7 0 $22.28 $10.19
Efficient EV 53.1 0 $18.57 $8.49
EV Truck/SUV 84.9 1 $29.71 $13.58

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Conway Springs, KS

Afternoon in Conway Springs on Tuesday

Local time

1:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 17 to 26 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 6:46AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 14 at 5:11AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Destination

Lenexa, KS

Afternoon in Lenexa on Tuesday

Local time

1:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Newton, KS

106 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

39 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

3h 55m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Conway Springs, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 212.2 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, Kansas Turnpike, West 71st Street South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.1 miles from Conway Springs, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.23 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 212.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 114.5 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 211.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 211.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Conway Springs, KS to Lenexa, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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