Origin
Lenexa, KS
Night in Lenexa on Thursday
Local time
9:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lenexa, KS to Madison, KS
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
114.7 mi
185 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 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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Madison, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lenexa, KS to Madison, KS covers 114.7 miles and takes about 2h 14m 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 Commercial Street, Road M for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.5 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.93 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.
Midpoint
57.3 miles from Lenexa, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 114.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 114.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and South Commercial Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 90.5 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 21 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 90.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and South Commercial 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 2h 14m drive. You will face about 15 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 15 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
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~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
91.3 mi into trip
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~1h 35m in
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US 50
Take the exit onto US 50 toward US 50 West, 6th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 West, 6th Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 90.5 mi | 1h 33m |
| South Commercial Street | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| Road M | 8.6 mi | 15m |
| US 50 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| West Madison | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Mechanic Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Lenexa Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 90.5 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa, KS and Madison, KS.
1
Start on this road
256 ft
·
20 sec
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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
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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
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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
52 mi
·
51 min
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I 35; US 50; US 59
11
Take the exit onto US 50
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 50
Toward US 50 West, 6th Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 50
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 50
13
Turn left onto Mechanic Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mechanic Street
14
Turn right onto East South Avenue
375 ft
·
17 sec
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East South Avenue
15
Turn left onto KS 99
10 mi
·
14 min
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South Commercial Street
16
Continue on KS 99
8.6 mi
·
15 min
·
Road M
17
Turn left onto KS 58
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Madison
18
Turn right onto KS 58
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
4th Street
19
Turn left onto KS 58
419 ft
·
10 sec
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West Lincoln Street
20
Turn right onto 3rd Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
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3rd Street
21
Arrive at destination
3rd 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.3 miles from Lenexa, KS, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.5 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 25 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.3 miles or 1h 1m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madison, 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 114.7 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Lenexa, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 90.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.3 mi from Lenexa, KS · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.3 miles from Lenexa, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.5 miles.
Arriving in Madison, KS
The final approach into Madison, 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 Madison, 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
$17.93 one way
$35.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.69 | $39.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.07 | $44.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.32 | $50.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.04 | $5.51 |
| Efficient EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.04 | $4.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.9 | 0 | $16.06 | $7.34 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Madison, KS
Night in Madison on Thursday
Local time
9:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Lyndon, KS
57 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
6 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 14m 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 Madison, KS covers 114.7 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, South Commercial Street, Road M. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.3 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 $17.93 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 2h 14m drive. You will face about 15 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 Madison, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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