Origin
Lenexa, KS
Afternoon in Lenexa on Friday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lenexa, KS to Mission Hills, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
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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Mission Hills, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lenexa, KS to Mission Hills, KS covers 9.4 miles and takes about 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, Shawnee Mission Parkway, West 63rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.3 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 17m highway drive covering 9.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and Shawnee Mission Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.3 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 4.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Shawnee Mission Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 9.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.6 miles (I 35; US 56; US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles (US 56; US 69; US 169): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: De...
7
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 35; US 56; US 169
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169 toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: De...
8
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 56; US 69; US 169
Take the exit onto US 56; US 69; US 169 toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
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 228B
Toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: S...
9
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 56; US 69; US 169
Keep slight right at fork onto US 56; US 69; US 169 toward US 56, US 69, US 169: Shawnee Mission Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 56, US 69, US 169: Shawnee Mission Pa...
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 56; US 169 / Shawnee Mission Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 56; US 169 / Shawnee Mission Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Shawnee Mission Parkway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West 63rd Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Lenexa Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Verona Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 56 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rosehill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nall Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 4.3 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa, KS and Mission Hills, 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
254 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 95th Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 56; US 69; US 169
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 56; US 69; US 169
Exit 228B
Toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 56; US 69; US 169
216 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 56; US 69; US 169
Toward US 56, US 69, US 169: Shawnee Mission Parkway
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto US 56; US 69; US 169
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Shawnee Mission Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 56; US 169
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawnee Mission Parkway
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Nall Avenue
375 ft
·
15 sec
·
Nall Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto West 63rd Street
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West 63rd Street
16
Turn left onto Verona Road
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Verona Road
17
Arrive at destination
Verona Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Mission Hills, KS
Afternoon in Mission Hills on Friday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
17m 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 Mission Hills, KS covers 9.4 miles and takes about 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, Shawnee Mission Parkway, West 63rd 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 4.7 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 $1.47 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 9.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 17m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.6 miles (I 35; US 56; US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles (US 56; US 69; US 169): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Lenexa, KS to Mission Hills, 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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