Trip from Lenexa, KS to Holton, KS

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are KS 10, Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge, Kansas Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 45.8 miles from Lenexa, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

91.6 mi

147 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 37m ★

6 AM

1h 45m

8 AM

2h 1m

10 AM

1h 50m

12 PM

1h 49m

3 PM

1h 51m

5 PM

2h 0m

8 PM

1h 40m

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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Holton, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lenexa, KS to Holton, KS covers 91.6 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on KS 10, Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge, Kansas Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.7 miles on KS 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.91 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

45.8 miles from Lenexa, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Lenexa, KS to Holton, KS covers 91.6 miles and takes about 1h 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

KS 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,203 ft 801 ft

Total Climb

563 ft

Total Descent

500 ft

Highest Point

1,203 ft

~80.2 mi in

Elevation Range

402 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 91.6 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 16 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

On the drive from Lenexa, KS to Holton, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Salina along the way.

Salina

53.6 mi in | ~1h | via I 70

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
KS 10	36.7 mi	40m
Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge	27.7 mi	30m
Kansas Turnpike	14.3 mi	14m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	8.4 mi	10m
I 35	0.9 mi	<1m
West 4th Street	0.6 mi	1m
Lenexa Drive	0.3 mi	1m
West 95th Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: KS 10 — 36.7 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

8.4 mi · 10 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Toward I-70 West Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward US 75 North: Holton

Continue on US 75

28 mi · 30 min · Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto KS 16; KS 116

0.6 mi · 1 min · West 4th Street

Turn left onto New York Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · New York Avenue

Arrive at destination

New York Avenue

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 45.8 miles from Lenexa, KS, or about 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.7 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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.8 miles or 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holton, 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 91.6 miles and 1h 44m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on KS 10 for about 36.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.8 mi from Lenexa, KS · 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Falls, KS

46 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 45.8 miles from Lenexa, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Holton, KS

The final approach into Holton, 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 Holton, 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

$13.91 one way

$27.83 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$15.34	$30.68
premium	$4.80	$17.29	$34.58
diesel	$5.64	$20.35	$40.70

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

$14

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.5	$9.62	$4.40
Efficient EV	22.9	$8.01	$3.66
EV Truck/SUV	36.6	$12.82	$5.86

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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 12 hours ago

Origin

Lenexa, KS

Evening in Lenexa on Sunday

Local time

8:18 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

Holton, KS

Evening in Holton on Sunday

Local time

8:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 15 mph 60% 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

46 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

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

1h 44m 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 Holton, KS covers 91.6 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are KS 10, Addy Westgate Memorial Bridge, Kansas Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.8 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 $13.91 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.