Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8h
Distance
412.6 mi
664 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$65
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Syracuse, KS
Tien Nguyen
The drive from Lenexa, KS to Syracuse, KS covers 412.6 miles and takes about 8h behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on US 56, I 35, US 50 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 217.8 miles on US 56. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
206.3 miles from Lenexa, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 50m into the drive .
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 8h highway drive covering 412.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 56 and I 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 217.8 miles on US 56.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 56 and I 35. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 8h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 19 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lenexa Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Lenexa Drive
Navigation decision point
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
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 50: Emporia, Newton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lenexa, KS to Syracuse, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Newton along the way.
Newton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 56 | 217.8 mi | 4h 18m |
| I 35 | 96.1 mi | 1h 39m |
| US 50 | 76.8 mi | 1h 30m |
| KS 150 | 16.5 mi | 19m |
| Railroad Avenue | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Mary Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lenexa Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa, KS and Syracuse, KS.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
Turn right onto Lenexa Drive
Continue on Lenexa Drive
Turn right onto West 95th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169
Continue on I 35; US 50; US 56; US 169
Continue on I 35; US 50; US 59
Take the exit
Enter roundabout
Continue
Enter roundabout onto US 50
Continue on US 50
Take the exit
Turn straight onto KS 150
Enter roundabout onto US 56
Continue on US 56
Turn left onto US 281
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 56; KS 156
Turn right onto East Mary Street
Take the ramp
Turn straight onto US 50; US 83; US 400
Continue on US 50; US 400
Turn left onto Barber Street
Arrive at destination
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.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 91 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 206.3 miles or 3h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 206.3 miles or 3h 50m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Syracuse, KS than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lenexa, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lenexa, KS
Aim for roughly 206 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Syracuse, KS
Aim for roughly 206 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 206.3 mi from Lenexa, KS · 3h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
206 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Inman, KSNight 1
206 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Inman, KS after about 206 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 206.3 miles from Lenexa, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 56 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 217.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 206 miles or 4 hours on the road.
The final approach into Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, KS.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Syracuse, KS with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$64.51 one way
$129.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $70.82 | $141.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $79.40 | $158.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $91.10 | $182.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$65
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$195–$305
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 144.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 123.8 | 1 | $43.32 | $19.80 |
| Efficient EV | 103.2 | 1 | $36.10 | $16.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 165 | 2 | $57.76 | $26.41 |
Gas CO2
144 kg
EV CO2
48 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Lenexa on Thursday
Local time
12:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Syracuse on Thursday
Local time
11:53 AM
MDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
54°F
Inman, KS
206 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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