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Trip from Lenexa, KS to Saint George, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

110.2 mi

177 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m

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

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city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

Lenexa, KS

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Downtown Saint George, KS, KS

Saint George, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lenexa, KS to Saint George, KS covers 110.2 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, KS 10, Kansas Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.9 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.23 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

55.1 miles from Lenexa, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 38.9 mi 41m
KS 10 36.7 mi 40m
Kansas Turnpike 14.3 mi 14m
KS 99 9.6 mi 11m
Military Trail Road 5.7 mi 8m
I 35 0.9 mi <1m
4th Street 0.8 mi 2m
1st Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway — 38.9 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa, KS and Saint George, KS.

1

Start on this road

256 ft · 20 sec · this road
2

Turn right

71 ft · 10 sec
3

Turn left onto Rosehill Road

500 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 · 33 sec · Lenexa Drive
6

Turn right onto West 95th Street

0.2 mi · 19 sec · West 95th Street
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita Use the straight / left lanes.
8

Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169

0.9 mi · 59 sec · I 35; US 56; US 169
9

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 222B Toward I 435 West, KS 10 West Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 33 sec
Use the straight lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward KS 10 West: Lawrence Use the slight left lane.
12

Continue on KS 10

37 mi · 40 min · KS 10
Use the straight lane.
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
14

Merge onto I 70

13 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike
15

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

0.9 mi · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on I 70

39 mi · 41 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Toward I-70 West Use the straight lane.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward KS 99: Alma, Wamego
18

Turn right onto KS 99

9.6 mi · 11 min · KS 99
19

Turn left onto 4th Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · 4th Street
20

Continue on Military Trail Road

5.7 mi · 8 min · Military Trail Road
21

Continue on 1st Street

0.4 mi · 59 sec · 1st Street
22

Turn right onto Grant Street

304 ft · 13 sec · Grant Street
23

Arrive at destination

Grant Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.1 miles from Lenexa, KS, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.9 miles.

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 24 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.1 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint George, 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 110.2 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Lenexa, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway for about 38.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tecumseh, KS

55 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

Eudora, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tecumseh, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.1 miles from Lenexa, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Overland Park, Kansas

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19135993111

Visit website

Holy Land Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lenexa, Kansas

1.2 mi

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Wamego, Kansas

1.8 mi

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19135993111

Visit website

Holy Land Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19133109911

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.4

Wamego, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17854568000

Visit website

Fronteras Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19139621369

Visit website

Perkins American Food Co.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 63

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+17852730300

Visit website

New Cafe 40

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+19132328520

Visit website

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 63

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17852717526

Visit website

Cafe Quetzal

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 63

Topeka, Kansas

Hours: 6:45 am–9 pm

+17853295527

Visit website

Game Show Battle Rooms - Kansas City (Overland Park)

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 9 am–9:30 pm

+19133501819

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 53.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wi...
8
1.7 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 435 West, KS 10 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 222B Toward I 435 West, KS 10 West
6
2.5 mi into trip | ~4m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward KS 10 West: Lawrence

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward KS 10 West: Lawrence
8
53.6 mi into trip | ~1h in | I 70 / Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 / Kansas Turnpike toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.23 one way

$34.46 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.92 $37.83
premium $4.89 $21.21 $42.41
diesel $5.61 $24.33 $48.66

Estimated Tolls: $0.72

Kansas Turnpike (14.3 mi) $0.72

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.1 0 $11.57 $5.29
Efficient EV 27.6 0 $9.64 $4.41
EV Truck/SUV 44.1 0 $15.43 $7.05

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% 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

Afternoon in Lenexa on Saturday

Local time

3:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Saint George, KS

Afternoon in Saint George on Saturday

Local time

3:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Tecumseh, KS

55 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

24 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

2h 7m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 57
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

110.2 mi in 2h 7m — 56% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.9 mi on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 110.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,112 ft 842 ft

Total Climb

523 ft

Total Descent

526 ft

Highest Point

1,112 ft

~94.5 mi in

Elevation Range

271 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Lenexa, KS and Saint George, KS, road signs point toward Salina and Wamego.

Salina

53.6 mi in | ~1h | via I 70

Wamego

93.4 mi in | ~1h 43m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 110.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.9 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.72 in tolls one way, starting with Kansas Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Saint George, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint George, KS before heading back.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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