Origin
Lenexa, KS
Morning in Lenexa on Monday
Local time
10:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lenexa, KS to Syracuse, KS
Drive Time
8h
Distance
412.6 mi
664 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 52m
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6 AM
8h 1m
8 AM
8h 18m
10 AM
8h 7m
12 PM
8h 5m
3 PM
8h 7m
5 PM
8h 17m
8 PM
7h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lenexa, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Lenexa, KS to Syracuse, KS covers 412.6 miles and takes about 8h behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
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 $62.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
206.3 miles from Lenexa, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h drive with frequent turns across 412.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h, 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 Syracuse, 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 |
| US 50 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KS 150 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | 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 Syracuse, KS.
1
Start on the route
256 ft
·
21 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
72 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
499 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
·
34 sec
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Lenexa Drive
6
Turn right onto West 95th Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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West 95th Street
7
Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
8
Merge slight left
1.7 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue straight
37 mi
·
39 min
10
Continue straight
57 mi
·
57 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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US 50: Emporia, Newton
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
433 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
13
Exit the roundabout
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
33 ft
·
the route
15
Exit the roundabout
25 mi
·
29 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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KS 150 West: Marion
17
Turn straight
17 mi
·
19 min
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
190 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
19
Exit the roundabout
99 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
20
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
22
Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Railroad Avenue
23
At the end of the road, turn left
118 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
24
Turn right onto East Mary Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
East Mary Street
25
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
26
Turn straight
19 mi
·
22 min
27
Continue straight
33 mi
·
39 min
28
Turn left onto Barber Street
138 ft
·
6 sec
·
Barber Street
29
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 206.3 miles from Lenexa, KS, or about 4h into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 91 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 206.3 miles or 4h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 206.3 miles or 4h
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Syracuse, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lenexa, KS
Aim for roughly 206 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Syracuse, KS
Aim for roughly 206 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Lenexa, KS.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 206.3 mi from Lenexa, KS · 4h into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
206 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Newton, KSOvernight Options
Night 1
206 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Newton, KS after about 206 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 206.3 miles from Lenexa, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 206 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Syracuse, KS
The final approach into Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, KS.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Syracuse, KS with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.67 one way
$125.34 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
144 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $69.09 | $138.17 |
| premium | $4.80 | $77.89 | $155.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $91.67 | $183.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$193–$303
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 144.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 123.8 | 1 | $43.32 | $19.80 |
| Efficient EV | 103.2 | 1 | $36.10 | $16.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 165 | 2 | $57.76 | $26.41 |
Gas CO2
144 kg
EV CO2
48 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.
Destination
Syracuse, KS
Morning in Syracuse on Monday
Local time
9:51 AM
MDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
52°F
Newton, KS
206 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
22 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
8h on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Syracuse, KS covers 412.6 miles and takes about 8h 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.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 206 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 206.3 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 $62.67 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 2 meaningful breaks 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 8h, 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 Syracuse, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lenexa, KS to Syracuse, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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