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Trip from Lenexa, KS to Garnett, KS

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 11m

Distance

62.9 mi

101 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 6m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m

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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Downtown Garnett, KS, KS

Garnett, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lenexa, KS to Garnett, KS covers 62.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m 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 $9.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 62.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 62.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Lenexa, KS to Garnett, KS is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lenexa, KS to Garnett, 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 59 South
South Princeton Street
North State Street
South State Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa, KS and Garnett, 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

1.6 mi · 1 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Garnett

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 59 South: Garnett
12

Turn left onto South Princeton Street

12 mi · 14 min · South Princeton Street
13

Continue on North State Street

492 ft · 6 sec · North State Street
14

Continue on South State Road

8.5 mi · 9 min · South State Road
15

Turn left onto West 6th Avenue

0.4 mi · 40 sec · West 6th Avenue
16

Turn left onto South Oak Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · South Oak Street
17

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 31.5 mi from Lenexa, KS · 35m into the drive

Downtown Wellsville, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wellsville, KS

31 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

Overland Park, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wellsville, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Lenexa, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Garnett, KS

The final approach into Garnett, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.83 one way

$19.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.80 $21.59
premium $4.89 $12.10 $24.21
diesel $5.61 $13.89 $27.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.9 0 $6.60 $3.02
Efficient EV 15.7 0 $5.50 $2.52
EV Truck/SUV 25.2 0 $8.81 $4.03

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lenexa, KS

Late night in Lenexa on Friday

Local time

1:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Garnett, KS

Late night in Garnett on Friday

Local time

1:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Wellsville, KS

31 mi in

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

18 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

1h 11m 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 Garnett, KS covers 62.9 miles and takes about 1h 11m 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 31.5 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 $9.83 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.
The drive from Lenexa, KS to Garnett, KS is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lenexa, KS to Garnett, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lenexa, KS to Garnett, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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