Trip from Lenexa, KS to Oakley, KS

Drive Time

6h 1m

Distance

349.6 mi

563 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 49m ★

6 AM

6h 2m

8 AM

6h 27m

10 AM

6h 11m

12 PM

6h 8m

3 PM

6h 12m

5 PM

6h 26m

8 PM

5h 54m

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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Trip Overview

The drive from Lenexa, KS to Oakley, KS covers 349.6 miles and takes about 6h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Rosehill Road, Lenexa Drive, West 95th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

174.8 miles from Lenexa, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 1m drive with frequent turns across 349.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Rosehill Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lenexa, KS to Oakley, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Rosehill Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Lenexa Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
West 95th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 35 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 435 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
KS 10 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Kansas Turnpike	Unavailable	Refreshing
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Rosehill Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa, KS and Oakley, KS.

Start on the route

256 ft · 21 sec · the route

Turn right

72 ft · 10 sec

Turn left onto Rosehill Road

499 ft · 21 sec · Rosehill Road

Turn right onto Lenexa Drive

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Lenexa Drive

Continue on Lenexa Drive

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Lenexa Drive

Turn right onto West 95th Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · West 95th Street

Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

Merge slight left

0.9 mi · 1 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, KS 10 West

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 435 West, KS 10 West

Keep slight left

0.4 mi · 33 sec

Keep slight left to continue on KS 10 West: Lawrence

0.2 mi · 27 sec · KS 10 West: Lawrence

Continue straight

37 mi · 40 min

Take the exit right

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

13 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

0.9 mi · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

92 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

199 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West, Oakley, Sharon Springs

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 40 West, Oakley, Sharon Springs

Turn left

3.3 mi · 4 min

Turn right

1.0 mi · 1 min

Turn right onto US Highway 83 Bypass

0.2 mi · 55 sec · US Highway 83 Bypass

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 174.8 miles from Lenexa, KS, or about 3h into the drive.

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 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 174.8 miles or 3h in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakley, 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 349.6 miles and 6h 1m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 174.8 mi from Lenexa, KS · 3h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Falls, KS

175 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 174.8 miles from Lenexa, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oakley, KS

The final approach into Oakley, 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 Oakley, 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

$53.10 one way

$106.20 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 122 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$58.54	$117.07
premium	$4.80	$66.00	$131.99
diesel	$5.64	$77.67	$155.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$53

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 122.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	104.9	1	$36.71	$16.78
Efficient EV	87.4	0	$30.59	$13.98
EV Truck/SUV	139.8	1	$48.94	$22.37

Gas CO2

122 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 3 days ago

Origin

Lenexa, KS

Late night in Lenexa on Monday

Local time

4:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oakley, KS

Late night in Oakley on Monday

Local time

4:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

44°F

Valley Falls, KS

175 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

6h 1m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Oakley, KS covers 349.6 miles and takes about 6h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Rosehill Road, Lenexa Drive, West 95th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 174.8 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 $53.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 1m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lenexa, KS to Oakley, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Lenexa, KS to Oakley, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.