Origin
Lenexa, KS
Afternoon in Lenexa on Friday
Local time
12:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lenexa, KS to Hugoton, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 52m
Distance
409.5 mi
659 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 43m
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6 AM
7h 52m
8 AM
8h 10m
10 AM
7h 59m
12 PM
7h 57m
3 PM
7h 59m
5 PM
8h 9m
8 PM
7h 47m
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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Hugoton, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Lenexa, KS to Hugoton, KS covers 409.5 miles and takes about 7h 52m 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 $64.02 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
204.7 miles from Lenexa, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 52m. Total distance: 409.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 52m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 52m drive with frequent turns across 409.5 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 52m, 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 Hugoton, 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 50 | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| US 50 West | — | — |
| I 135 South | — | — |
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 Hugoton, 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
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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
·
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
43 mi
·
50 min
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 West: Newton
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 50 West: Newton
17
Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton
25 mi
·
30 min
·
US 50 West: Newton
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson
40 mi
·
47 min
·
US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson
20
Keep slight left
40 mi
·
45 min
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
177 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
22
Exit the roundabout
68 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
23
Turn left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
24
Turn left
3.9 mi
·
4 min
25
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
26
Turn straight
86 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
27
Turn right onto West 7th Street
495 ft
·
19 sec
·
West 7th Street
28
Turn left onto South Jackson Street
194 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Jackson 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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 204.7 miles from Lenexa, KS, or about 3h 56m 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 90 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 204.7 miles or 3h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hugoton, 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.
+
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lenexa, KS
This is one driving day of about 409.5 miles and 7h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 90 miles from Lenexa, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 204.7 mi from Lenexa, KS · 3h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
205 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 90 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 204.7 miles from Lenexa, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hugoton, KS
The final approach into Hugoton, 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 Hugoton, 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
$64.02 one way
$128.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
143 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $70.29 | $140.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $78.80 | $157.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $90.41 | $180.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 143.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 122.9 | 1 | $43.00 | $19.66 |
| Efficient EV | 102.4 | 1 | $35.83 | $16.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 163.8 | 2 | $57.33 | $26.21 |
Gas CO2
143 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (66% 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
Hugoton, KS
Afternoon in Hugoton on Friday
Local time
12:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Newton, KS
205 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
12 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
7h 52m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Hugoton, KS covers 409.5 miles and takes about 7h 52m 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 204.7 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 $64.02 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 7h 52m, 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 Hugoton, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lenexa, KS to Hugoton, 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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