Origin
Lenexa, KS
Morning in Lenexa on Friday
Local time
8:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lenexa, KS to Garnett, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
62.9 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lenexa, KS
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Garnett, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lenexa, KS to Garnett, KS covers 62.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, South Princeton Street, South State Road 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 $9.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 62.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 62.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and South Princeton Street. 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 17 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 South Princeton Street. 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 1h 11m 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: 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 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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...
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 35; US 56; US 169
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
41.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
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US 59
Take the exit onto US 59 toward US 59 South: Garnett
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 183
Toward US 59 South: Garnett
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 40.4 mi | 43m |
| South Princeton Street | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| South State Road | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| West 6th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 59 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lenexa Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Oak Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 40.4 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa, KS and Garnett, 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
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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
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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
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
South State Road
15
Turn left onto US 169 Business
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 6th Avenue
16
Turn left onto South Oak Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Oak Street
17
Arrive at destination
South Oak Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.5 mi from Lenexa, KS · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Lenexa, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Garnett, KS
The final approach into Garnett, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.83 one way
$19.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.10 | $24.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.81 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Garnett, KS
Morning in Garnett on Friday
Local time
8:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Wellsville, KS
31 mi in
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
18 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
1h 11m 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 Garnett, KS covers 62.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, South Princeton Street, South State Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.5 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 $9.83 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 10 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 Garnett, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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