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Trip from Lenexa, KS to Fredonia, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

139.8 mi

225 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 34m ★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m

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

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city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

Lenexa, KS

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

Fredonia, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lenexa, KS to Fredonia, KS covers 139.8 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 35, US 169, South Princeton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.4 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.86 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

69.9 miles from Lenexa, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 45m. Total distance: 139.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 139.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and US 169. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.4 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 27 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 40.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and US 169. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 45m drive. You will face about 16 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lenexa Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lenexa Drive

Turn right onto Lenexa Drive

Navigation decision point

7
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...
6
108 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward KS 39

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward KS 39
7
118.7 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | US 75

At end of road, turn left onto US 75

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35 40.4 mi 43m
US 169 36.6 mi 41m
South Princeton Street 12.4 mi 14m
US 75 11.5 mi 13m
South State Road 9.9 mi 11m
13th Street 8 mi 13m
US 59 7.9 mi 9m
KS 39 7.2 mi 8m
Longest stretch: I 35 — 40.4 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

256 ft · 20 sec · this road
2

Turn right

71 ft · 10 sec
3

Turn left onto Rosehill Road

500 ft · 21 sec · Rosehill Road
4

Turn right onto Lenexa Drive

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Lenexa Drive
5

Continue on Lenexa Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Lenexa Drive
6

Turn right onto West 95th Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · West 95th Street
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169

1.7 mi · 1 min · I 35; US 56; US 169
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on I 35; US 50; US 56; US 169

37 mi · 39 min · I 35; US 50; US 56; US 169
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on I 35; US 50; US 59

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 35; US 50; US 59
11

Take the exit onto US 59

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 59
Exit 183 Toward US 59 South: Garnett
12

Turn left onto US 59

12 mi · 14 min · South Princeton Street
13

Continue on US 59

493 ft · 6 sec · North State Street
14

Continue on US 59

9.9 mi · 11 min · South State Road
15

Enter roundabout onto US 59; US 169; KS 31

122 ft · 1 sec · US 59; US 169; KS 31
16

Continue on US 59; US 169; KS 31

7.6 mi · 8 min · US 59; US 169; KS 31
Use the straight / left lanes.
17

Continue on US 169

37 mi · 41 min · US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward KS 39 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn right onto KS 39

3.3 mi · 3 min · 220th Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20

Continue on KS 39

0.5 mi · 33 sec · KS 39
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21

Continue on KS 39

6.7 mi · 7 min · KS 39
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22

At end of road, turn left onto US 75

11 mi · 13 min · US 75
Use the left / right lanes.
23

Turn right onto KS 47

8.0 mi · 13 min · 13th Street
24

Enter roundabout onto Washington Street

190 ft · 2 sec · Washington Street
25

Continue on Washington Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
26

Turn right onto North 7th Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · North 7th Street
27

Arrive at destination

North 7th Street

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 69.9 miles from Lenexa, KS, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.4 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 31 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.9 miles or 1h 18m 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 10m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lenexa, 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 Lenexa, KS

This is one driving day of about 139.8 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 I 35 for about 40.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.9 mi from Lenexa, KS · 1h 18m into the drive

city in Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Paola, KS

70 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

Basehor, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centropolis, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.9 miles from Lenexa, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fredonia, KS

The final approach into Fredonia, 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 Fredonia, KS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Kitchen Table

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fredonia, Kansas

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 139.8

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+16206071200

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Overland Park, Kansas

0.6 mi

Holy Land Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lenexa, Kansas

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Wild Bloom Coffee - Drive Thru

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Iola, Kansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 89.9

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

Visit website

Octagon City Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Humboldt, Kansas

2.4 mi

The Kitchen Table

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 139.8

Fredonia, Kansas

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+16206071200

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19135993111

Visit website

Holy Land Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19133109911

Visit website

Wild Bloom Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 89.9

Iola, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16204183271

Visit website

Dutch Country Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 59.9

Garnett, Kansas

Hours: 6 am–2:30 pm

+17854485711

Visit website

Tina's Place

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 89.9

Gas, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–1:30 pm

+16203806663

Visit website

Fronteras Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19139621369

Visit website

HoneyBee Bruncherie

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 99.9

Humboldt, Kansas

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

Visit website

Wild Bloom Coffee - Drive Thru

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 89.9

Iola, Kansas

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

Visit website

Octagon City Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 99.9

Humboldt, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

Game Show Battle Rooms - Kansas City (Overland Park)

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 9 am–9:30 pm

+19133501819

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.86 one way

$43.71 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.00 $47.99
premium $4.89 $26.90 $53.81
diesel $5.61 $30.87 $61.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.9 0 $14.68 $6.71
Efficient EV 35 0 $12.23 $5.59
EV Truck/SUV 55.9 0 $19.57 $8.95

Gas CO2

49 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lenexa, KS

Morning in Lenexa on Saturday

Local time

10:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fredonia, KS

Morning in Fredonia on Saturday

Local time

10:10 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°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

2 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 45m 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 Lenexa, KS to Fredonia, KS covers 139.8 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 35, US 169, South Princeton 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 69.9 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 $21.86 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 straightforward 2h 45m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lenexa Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Lenexa, KS to Fredonia, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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