Trip from Lenexa, KS to Belleville, KS

Drive Time

4h 7m

Distance

213.7 mi

344 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 54m ★

6 AM

4h 7m

8 AM

4h 33m

10 AM

4h 16m

12 PM

4h 14m

3 PM

4h 18m

5 PM

4h 32m

8 PM

3h 59m

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

Tien Nguyen

Belleville, KS

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Lenexa, KS to Belleville, KS covers 213.7 miles and takes about 4h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, KS 10, Tuttle Creek Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.4 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.46 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

106.9 miles from Lenexa, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 7m drive with frequent turns across 213.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 52.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,547 ft 891 ft

Total Climb

1,279 ft

Total Descent

763 ft

Highest Point

1,547 ft

~213.7 mi in

Elevation Range

657 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 213.7 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 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wi...

1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 435 West, KS 10 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 222B Toward I 435 West, KS 10 West

2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward KS 10 West: Lawrence

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward KS 10 West: Lawrence

53.6 mi into trip | ~1h in | I 70 / Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 / Kansas Turnpike toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina

Towns Along This Route

Between Lenexa, KS and Belleville, KS, road signs point toward Salina, Manhattan and Council Grove.

Salina

53.6 mi in | ~1h | via I 70

Manhattan

107 mi in | ~1h 56m

Council Grove

107 mi in | ~1h 56m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	52.4 mi	54m
KS 10	36.7 mi	40m
Tuttle Creek Boulevard	33.9 mi	41m
17th Road	30.4 mi	35m
Kansas Turnpike	14.3 mi	14m
K-9	10.1 mi	11m
South Colorado	8.5 mi	10m
KS 177	8.5 mi	10m

Longest stretch: Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway — 52.4 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

256 ft · 20 sec · this road

Turn right

71 ft · 10 sec

Turn left onto Rosehill Road

500 ft · 21 sec · Rosehill Road

Turn right onto Lenexa Drive

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Lenexa Drive

Continue on Lenexa Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Lenexa Drive

Turn right onto West 95th Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · West 95th Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita Use the straight / left lanes.

Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169

0.9 mi · 59 sec · I 35; US 56; US 169

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 222B Toward I 435 West, KS 10 West Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 33 sec

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward KS 10 West: Lawrence Use the slight left lane.

Continue on KS 10

37 mi · 40 min · KS 10

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 70

13 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

0.9 mi · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70

52 mi · 54 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Toward I-70 West Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward Manhattan, Council Grove

Turn right onto KS 177

8.3 mi · 9 min · KS 177

Take the exit onto KS 177; KS 18

0.2 mi · 42 sec · KS 177; KS 18

Toward KS 18, KS 177, Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Fort Riley Boulevard

Continue on KS 177

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Fort Riley Boulevard

Continue on Tuttle Creek Boulevard

5.7 mi · 8 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto US 24

232 ft · 2 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

Continue on US 24

0.9 mi · 1 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto US 24

161 ft · 1 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

Continue on US 24

8.6 mi · 9 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

Continue on US 77

19 mi · 21 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard

Continue on US 77

8.5 mi · 10 min · South Colorado

Turn left onto KS 9

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West Main Street

Continue on KS 9

2.9 mi · 3 min · Unicorn Road

Continue on KS 9

3.3 mi · 3 min · 9th Road

Continue on K-9; K-148

10 mi · 11 min · K-9; K-148

Turn right onto K-15

6.7 mi · 7 min · Quivira Road

Continue on K-15

0.3 mi · 47 sec · B Street

Turn left onto US 36; K-15

0.5 mi · 1 min · East 7th Street

Continue on US 36; K-15

30 mi · 35 min · 17th Road

Turn right onto M Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · M Street

Turn left onto 18th Street

313 ft · 10 sec · 18th Street

Turn right onto L Street

163 ft · 7 sec · L Street

Arrive at destination

L Street

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 106.9 miles from Lenexa, KS, or about 1h 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.4 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 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 106.9 miles or 1h 56m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belleville, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Lenexa, 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 Lenexa, KS

This is one driving day of about 213.7 miles and 4h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lenexa, 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 Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway for about 52.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 106.9 mi from Lenexa, KS · 1h 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Falls, KS

107 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

Valley Falls, KS

Fuel and coffee

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

Valley Falls, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 106.9 miles from Lenexa, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Belleville, KS

The final approach into Belleville, 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 Belleville, 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

$32.46 one way

$64.92 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$35.78	$71.56
premium	$4.80	$40.34	$80.68
diesel	$5.64	$47.48	$94.95

Estimated Tolls: $0.72

Kansas Turnpike (14.3 mi) $0.72

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	64.1	0	$22.44	$10.26
Efficient EV	53.4	0	$18.70	$8.55
EV Truck/SUV	85.5	1	$29.92	$13.68

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast data refreshed 11 hours ago

Origin

Lenexa, KS

Evening in Lenexa on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

S 14 to 17 mph 95% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 6:42AM CDT until April 13 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 6:23AM CDT until April 12 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Destination

Belleville, KS

Evening in Belleville on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 10 to 20 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 6:42AM CDT until April 13 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Topeka KS

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 12 at 6:23AM CDT until April 12 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS

Along the Route

44°F

Valley Falls, KS

107 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

7 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 7m 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 Lenexa, KS to Belleville, KS covers 213.7 miles and takes about 4h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, KS 10, Tuttle Creek Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 106.9 miles from Lenexa, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.46 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.

Between Lenexa, KS and Belleville, KS, road signs point toward Salina, Manhattan and Council Grove.

Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 891 ft to 1,547 ft elevation with about 1,279 ft of total climbing.

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Trip from Lenexa, KS to Belleville, KS

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

Elevation Profile

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Belleville, KS

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Lenexa, KS

Belleville, KS

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 7m on the road

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