Mission Hills to Lenexa is 9.7 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Shawnee Mission Parkway and US 56, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, beginning in Mission Hills, KS, and ending in Lenexa, KS. It's a straightforward drive focused on efficient travel between these two Kansas communities. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick commute or a simple point-to-point journey without needing extensive planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is primarily highway-focused, with 72% of the drive on main roads like Shawnee Mission Parkway, US 56, and I-35. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 2.5 miles on Shawnee Mission Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The character of the drive is largely dictated by these arterial roads, meaning you'll encounter a steady flow of traffic and relatively straightforward navigation. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes directness over scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shawnee Mission Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 2.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Shawnee Mission Parkway and US 56. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West 63rd Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West 63rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (US 56; US 69; US 169): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|West 63rd Street
Turn right onto West 63rd Street
Navigation decision point
7
4.4 mi into trip|~10m in|US 56; US 69; US 169
Turn left onto US 56; US 69; US 169 toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 69 South, US 169 South: Wichita
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 69 South, US...
7
8.9 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward 95th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 224
Toward 95th Street
5
9.5 mi into trip|~17m in|Rosehill Road
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
Navigation decision point
5
9.7 mi into trip|~18m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mission Hills, KS and Lenexa, KS, road signs point toward 95Th Street East, Pittsburg State University and Brown Mackie College.
95Th Street East
9.1 mi in|~16m
Pittsburg State University
9.1 mi in|~16m
Brown Mackie College
9.1 mi in|~16m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Shawnee Mission Parkway
2.5 mi
4m
US 56
2.5 mi
3m
I 35
2 mi
2m
West 63rd Street
1.6 mi
4m
Verona Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Lenexa Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
West 95th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Rosehill Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Shawnee Mission Parkway
— 2.5 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mission Hills, KS and Lenexa, KS.
1
Start on Verona Road
0.2 mi·58 sec·Verona Road
2
Turn right onto West 63rd Street
1.6 mi·4 min·West 63rd Street
3
Turn right onto Nall Avenue
370 ft·10 sec·Nall Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 56; US 169
2.5 mi·4 min·Shawnee Mission Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto US 56; US 69; US 169
2.5 mi·3 min·US 56; US 69; US 169
Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 69 South, US 169 South: WichitaUse the left lane.
6
Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169
2.0 mi·2 min·I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: WichitaUse the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 224Toward 95th StreetUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn slight left
204 ft·7 sec
Toward 95th Street East, Pittsburg State University, Brown Mackie College
9
Turn straight onto West 95th Street
0.2 mi·17 sec·West 95th Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive
0.2 mi·56 sec·Lenexa Drive
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
500 ft·18 sec·Rosehill Road
12
Turn right
71 ft·10 sec
13
Turn left
256 ft·18 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.52 one way
$3.03 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg3 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$1.67
$3.33
premium
$4.89
$1.87
$3.73
diesel
$5.61
$2.14
$4.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
2.9
0
$1.02
$0.47
Efficient EV
2.4
0
$0.85
$0.39
EV Truck/SUV
3.9
0
$1.36
$0.62
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 17, 2026
Origin
Mission Hills, KS
Afternoon
in Mission Hills on Friday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 21 mph78% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 8:03AM CDT until April 19 at 5:48PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 8:03AM CDT until April 20 at 3:24AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Destination
Lenexa, KS
Afternoon
in Lenexa on Friday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 20 mph82% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 8:03AM CDT until April 19 at 5:48PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 8:03AM CDT until April 20 at 3:24AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mission Hills, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 9.7 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shawnee Mission Parkway, US 56, I 35. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Mission Hills, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West 63rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (US 56; US 69; US 169): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mission Hills, KS and Lenexa, KS, road signs point toward 95Th Street East, Pittsburg State University and Brown Mackie College.
