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Trip from Lenexa, KS to Anthony, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 47m

Distance

240.9 mi

388 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 34m ★
6 AM
4h 47m
8 AM
5h 14m
10 AM
4h 57m
12 PM
4h 54m
3 PM
4h 58m
5 PM
5h 13m
8 PM
4h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

Lenexa, KS

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Anthony, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lenexa, KS to Anthony, KS covers 240.9 miles and takes about 4h 47m 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 $37.66 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

120.4 miles from Lenexa, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 47m. Total distance: 240.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 47m drive with frequent turns across 240.9 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.
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.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Rosehill Road
Lenexa Drive
West 95th Street
I 35 South
US 54
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
I 235 South
KS 42

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa, KS and Anthony, 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 · Lenexa Drive
6

Turn right onto West 95th Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · 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 · 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

133 mi · 2 hr 13 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 54, US 400
12

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

11 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
13

Take the exit slight right toward I 235 South

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 235 South
14

Merge slight left

1.6 mi · 1 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward KS 42

0.3 mi · 36 sec · KS 42
16

Turn right onto West Southwest Boulevard

0.5 mi · 55 sec · West Southwest Boulevard
17

Continue on West Cessna Boulevard

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Cessna Boulevard
18

Continue on West Southwest Boulevard

7.2 mi · 9 min · West Southwest Boulevard
19

Continue on State Highway 42

17 mi · 30 min · State Highway 42
20

Turn left

18 mi · 31 min
21

At the end of the road, turn right onto East 14th Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · East 14th Street
22

Turn left

9.0 mi · 15 min
23

Turn left onto West Main Street

0.4 mi · 51 sec · West Main Street
24

Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue

390 ft · 19 sec · North Bluff Avenue
25

Turn right onto West Steadman Street

89 ft · 4 sec · West Steadman Street
26

Arrive at your destination

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 120.4 miles from Lenexa, KS, or about 2h 23m 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 53 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 120.4 miles or 2h 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anthony, 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 240.9 miles and 4h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 120.4 mi from Lenexa, KS · 2h 23m into the drive

city in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eureka, KS

120 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

Leavenworth County, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eureka, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 120.4 miles from Lenexa, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Anthony, KS

The final approach into Anthony, 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 Anthony, 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

$37.66 one way

$75.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $41.35 $82.70
premium $4.89 $46.36 $92.72
diesel $5.61 $53.19 $106.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 84.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 72.3 0 $25.29 $11.56
Efficient EV 60.2 0 $21.08 $9.64
EV Truck/SUV 96.4 1 $33.73 $15.42

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lenexa, KS

Afternoon in Lenexa on Friday

Local time

2:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Anthony, KS

Afternoon in Anthony on Friday

Local time

2:48 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Eureka, KS

120 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

9 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

4h 47m 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 Anthony, KS covers 240.9 miles and takes about 4h 47m 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 120.4 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 $37.66 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 straightforward 4h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

The route from Lenexa, KS to Anthony, 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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