Origin
Lenexa, KS
Late night in Lenexa on Thursday
Local time
2:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lenexa, KS to Hoisington, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 24m
Distance
243.8 mi
392 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 11m
★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lenexa, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lenexa, KS to Hoisington, KS covers 243.8 miles and takes about 4h 24m 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 $38.12 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
121.9 miles from Lenexa, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 24m drive with frequent turns across 243.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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
This is a straightforward 4h 24m 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 Hoisington, 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 | — | — |
| I 435 West | — | — |
| KS 10 West | — | — |
| Kansas Turnpike | — | — |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | — | — |
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 Hoisington, 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, KS 10 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 435 West, KS 10 West
10
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
11
Keep slight left to continue on KS 10 West: Lawrence
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
KS 10 West: Lawrence
12
Continue straight
37 mi
·
40 min
13
Take the exit right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
14
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
15
Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
16
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
92 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
17
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49 mi
·
49 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
19
Turn left
33 mi
·
38 min
20
Turn sharp left
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
21
Turn right
15 mi
·
18 min
22
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Main Street
23
Turn right onto West 5th Street
187 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 5th Street
24
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 121.9 miles from Lenexa, KS, or about 2h 12m 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 54 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.9 miles or 2h 12m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoisington, 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 243.8 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 121.9 mi from Lenexa, KS · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121.9 miles from Lenexa, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hoisington, KS
The final approach into Hoisington, 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 Hoisington, 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
$38.12 one way
$76.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $41.85 | $83.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $46.92 | $93.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.83 | $107.66 |
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: 85.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.1 | 0 | $25.60 | $11.70 |
| Efficient EV | 61 | 0 | $21.33 | $9.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.5 | 1 | $34.13 | $15.60 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Hoisington, KS
Late night in Hoisington on Thursday
Local time
2:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Dover, KS
122 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
21 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
4h 24m 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 Hoisington, KS covers 243.8 miles and takes about 4h 24m 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 121.9 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 $38.12 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 24m 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 Hoisington, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lenexa, KS to Hoisington, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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