Origin
Lincoln, KS
Afternoon in Lincoln on Monday
Local time
12:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, KS to Lenexa, KS
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
207.4 mi
334 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 55m
★
6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 30m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 16m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, KS
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Lenexa, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lincoln, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 207.4 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Lincoln Avenue, North 170th Road, Milford Lake Road South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.50 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
103.7 miles from Lincoln, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 7m drive with frequent turns across 207.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Lincoln Avenue 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 3h 7m 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 Lincoln, KS to Lenexa, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lincoln Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 170th Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Milford Lake Road South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kansas Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| KS 10 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Lawrence Trafficway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Lincoln Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, KS and Lenexa, KS.
1
Start on North 2nd Street
230 ft
·
15 sec
·
North 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Lincoln Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn right
29 mi
·
33 min
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto North 170th Road
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 170th Road
5
Turn right
36 mi
·
42 min
6
Turn right onto Milford Lake Road South
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Milford Lake Road South
7
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
59 mi
·
59 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
9
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
12
Continue on Kansas Turnpike
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
14
Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway
35 mi
·
38 min
·
South Lawrence Trafficway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard
390 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 35: Wichita, Des Moines
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35: Wichita, Des Moines
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Des Moines
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35 North: Des Moines
19
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
95th Street
21
Keep slight right to continue on 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College
295 ft
·
7 sec
·
95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College
22
Turn straight onto West 95th Street
190 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 95th Street
23
Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lenexa Drive
24
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
499 ft
·
19 sec
·
Rosehill Road
25
Turn right
72 ft
·
11 sec
26
Turn left
256 ft
·
19 sec
27
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 103.7 miles from Lincoln, KS, or about 1h 33m 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 80 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.7 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lenexa, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, KS
This is one driving day of about 207.4 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lincoln, 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 103.7 mi from Lincoln, KS · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.7 miles from Lincoln, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lenexa, KS
The final approach into Lenexa, 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 Lenexa, 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
$31.50 one way
$63.00 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $34.73 | $69.45 |
| premium | $4.80 | $39.15 | $78.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $46.08 | $92.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.78 | $9.96 |
| Efficient EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.15 | $8.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83 | 1 | $29.04 | $13.27 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Lenexa, KS
Afternoon in Lenexa on Monday
Local time
12:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
44°F
Valley Falls, KS
104 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
5 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
3h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lincoln, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 207.4 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Lincoln Avenue, North 170th Road, Milford Lake Road South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.7 miles from Lincoln, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.50 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 7m 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 Lincoln, KS to Lenexa, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lincoln, KS to Lenexa, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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