Origin
Lenexa, KS
Late night in Lenexa on Friday
Local time
3:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lenexa, KS to Saint Francis, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 53m
Distance
438.9 mi
706 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$69
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 44m
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6 AM
7h 53m
8 AM
8h 11m
10 AM
7h 59m
12 PM
7h 58m
3 PM
8h 0m
5 PM
8h 10m
8 PM
7h 48m
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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Saint Francis, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lenexa, KS to Saint Francis, KS covers 438.9 miles and takes about 7h 53m 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 $68.62 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
219.5 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 53m. Total distance: 438.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 53m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 53m drive with frequent turns across 438.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 53m, 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 Saint Francis, 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 Saint Francis, 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
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
257 mi
·
4 hr 17 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 24 Business, KS 27, Sharon Springs, Saint Francis
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 24 Business, KS 27, Sharon Springs, Saint Francis
19
Turn right onto Commerce Road
30 mi
·
52 min
·
Commerce Road
20
Turn left
4.9 mi
·
6 min
21
Turn right onto South Benton Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Benton Street
22
Turn right onto Spencer Street
79 ft
·
4 sec
·
Spencer Street
23
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 219.5 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 97 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 219.5 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Francis, 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 438.9 miles and 7h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 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 219.5 mi from Lenexa, KS · 3h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
219 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 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 219.5 miles from Lenexa, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Francis, KS
The final approach into Saint Francis, 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 Saint Francis, 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
$68.62 one way
$137.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
154 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $75.34 | $150.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $84.46 | $168.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $96.90 | $193.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$69
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$94–$119
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 153.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 131.7 | 1 | $46.08 | $21.07 |
| Efficient EV | 109.7 | 1 | $38.40 | $17.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 175.6 | 2 | $61.45 | $28.09 |
Gas CO2
154 kg
EV CO2
51 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
Saint Francis, KS
Late night in Saint Francis on Friday
Local time
3:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 53m 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 Saint Francis, KS covers 438.9 miles and takes about 7h 53m 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 219.5 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 $68.62 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 53m, 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 Saint Francis, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lenexa, KS to Saint Francis, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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