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Trip from Lenexa, KS to Galena, KS

Drive Time

2h 39m

Distance

138.2 mi

222 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 29m ★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lenexa, KS to Galena, KS covers 138.2 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Overland Parkway, West Atkinson Road, US 69 Alternate for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 106.8 miles on Overland Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.99 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

69.1 miles from Lenexa, KS

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

Drive Character

This is a 2h 39m highway drive covering 138.2 miles, with most of the trip on Overland Parkway and West Atkinson Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 106.8 miles on Overland Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Overland Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 106.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,086 ft 953 ft

Total Climb

133 ft

Total Descent

171 ft

Highest Point

1,086 ft

~17.3 mi in

Elevation Range

133 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Overland Parkway and West Atkinson Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 39m drive. You will face about 13 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 0.4 miles (West 95th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 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

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | West 95th Street

At end of road, turn right onto West 95th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward US 69 South: Fort Scott

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
5
1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 69 / Overland Parkway

Merge onto US 69 / Overland Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Overland Parkway 106.8 mi 1h 55m
West Atkinson Road 18.7 mi 23m
US 69 Alternate 6.5 mi 7m
US Historic 66 3.6 mi 4m
West 95th Street 1.1 mi 2m
Southeast 70th Street 0.7 mi 1m
Lenexa Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Rosehill Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Overland Parkway — 106.8 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa, KS and Galena, 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

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Lenexa Drive
5

At end of road, turn right onto West 95th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · West 95th Street
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward US 69 South: Fort Scott Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto US 69

107 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Overland Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto US 69

319 ft · 8 sec · US 69
9

Merge onto US 69; US 160

19 mi · 23 min · West Atkinson Road
10

Continue on US 69 Alternate; US 400

6.5 mi · 7 min · US 69 Alternate; US 400
11

Turn left onto Southeast 70th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southeast 70th Street
12

Turn left onto US Historic 66; KS 66

3.6 mi · 4 min · US Historic 66; KS 66
13

Turn left onto Short Street

201 ft · 10 sec · Short Street
14

Turn right onto West 6th Street

154 ft · 12 sec · West 6th Street
15

Turn left

150 ft · 11 sec
16

Arrive at 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 69.1 miles from Lenexa, KS, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.8 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 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.1 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 6m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Galena, 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 138.2 miles and 2h 39m.

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 Overland Parkway for about 106.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.1 mi from Lenexa, KS · 1h 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nevada, MO

69 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

Nevada, MO

Fuel and coffee

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

Nevada, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.1 miles from Lenexa, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Overland Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.8 miles.

Arriving in Galena, KS

The final approach into Galena, 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 Galena, KS.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.99 one way

$41.98 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $23.14 $46.28
premium $4.80 $26.09 $52.18
diesel $5.64 $30.70 $61.41

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: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.5 0 $14.51 $6.63
Efficient EV 34.6 0 $12.09 $5.53
EV Truck/SUV 55.3 0 $19.35 $8.84

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.

Forecast data refreshed 11 hours ago

Origin

Lenexa, KS

Evening in Lenexa on Sunday

Local time

6:59 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

Galena, KS

Evening in Galena on Sunday

Local time

6:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

54°F

Nevada, MO

69 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 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 39m 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 Lenexa, KS to Galena, KS covers 138.2 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Overland Parkway, West Atkinson Road, US 69 Alternate. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.1 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 $20.99 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 39m drive. You will face about 13 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 0.4 miles (West 95th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lenexa, KS to Galena, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 953 ft to 1,086 ft elevation with about 133 ft of total climbing.

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