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Trip from Lenexa, KS to Stockton, KS

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Drive Time

5h 20m

Distance

300.1 mi

483 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
5h 7m ★
6 AM
5h 21m
8 AM
5h 48m
10 AM
5h 30m
12 PM
5h 28m
3 PM
5h 32m
5 PM
5h 46m
8 PM
5h 13m

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 Stockton, KS covers 300.1 miles and takes about 5h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, KS 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 115.5 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.92 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

150 miles from Lenexa, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 5h 20m drive with frequent turns across 300.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 115.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 300.1 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 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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...
8
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
7
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
8
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
7
261.8 mi into trip | ~4h 31m in | US 183 / North Vine Street

Merge onto US 183 / North Vine Street

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lenexa, KS and Stockton, KS, road signs point toward Salina and Hays.

Salina

53.6 mi in | ~1h | via I 70

Hays

261.6 mi in | ~4h 31m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 115.5 mi 1h 55m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 91.6 mi 1h 34m
KS 10 36.7 mi 40m
250th Avenue 35.6 mi 43m
Kansas Turnpike 14.3 mi 14m
North Vine Street 1.1 mi 2m
South Cedar Street 1 mi 2m
I 35 0.9 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 115.5 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa, KS and Stockton, 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 · 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

0.9 mi · 59 sec · I 35; US 56; US 169
9

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 222B Toward I 435 West, KS 10 West Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 33 sec
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward KS 10 West: Lawrence Use the slight left lane.
12

Continue on KS 10

37 mi · 40 min · KS 10
Use the straight lane.
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
14

Merge onto I 70

13 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike
15

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.
16

Continue on I 70

92 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Toward I-70 West Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on I 70; US 40

115 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward US 183, Hays, Stockton
19

Merge onto US 183

260 ft · 6 sec · North Vine Street
Use the right lane.
20

Enter roundabout onto US 183

122 ft · 1 sec · North Vine Street
21

Continue on US 183

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Vine Street
22

Continue on US 183

36 mi · 43 min · 250th Avenue
23

Continue on US 183

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Cedar Street
24

Turn right onto US 24

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
25

Turn left onto North Water Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North Water Street
26

Arrive at destination

North Water Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 150 miles from Lenexa, KS, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.5 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 150 miles or 2h 39m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stockton, 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 300.1 miles and 5h 20m.

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.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 115.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 150 mi from Lenexa, KS · 2h 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Falls, KS

150 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.

Lincoln, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 150 miles from Lenexa, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 115.5 miles.

Arriving in Stockton, KS

The final approach into Stockton, 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 Stockton, KS.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 62.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.92 one way

$93.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $51.51 $103.03
premium $4.89 $57.75 $115.50
diesel $5.61 $66.26 $132.52

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

$47

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 105 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 90 1 $31.51 $14.40
Efficient EV 75 0 $26.26 $12.00
EV Truck/SUV 120 1 $42.01 $19.21

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% 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 5 days ago

Origin

Lenexa, KS

Evening in Lenexa on Tuesday

Local time

5:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Stockton, KS

Evening in Stockton on Tuesday

Local time

5:39 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Valley Falls, KS

150 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

5h 20m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Stockton, KS covers 300.1 miles and takes about 5h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, KS 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150 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 $46.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 300.1 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.
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 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lenexa, KS and Stockton, KS, road signs point toward Salina and Hays.

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