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Trip from Ness City, KS to Lenexa, KS

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

Drive Time

5h 44m

Distance

302.3 mi

486 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

10 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 31m ★
6 AM
5h 44m
8 AM
6h 10m
10 AM
5h 53m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
5 PM
6h 9m
8 PM
5h 36m

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

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Lenexa, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ness City, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 302.3 miles and takes about 5h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 35, West Sycamore Street, Limestone Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.1 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.26 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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

151.1 miles from Ness City, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35 96.1 mi 1h 38m
West Sycamore Street 62.5 mi 1h 13m
Limestone Road 52.9 mi 1h 1m
East Santa Fe Avenue 35.9 mi 40m
US 50 24.7 mi 29m
KS 150 16.7 mi 19m
10th Street 12.4 mi 17m
Lenexa Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 35 — 96.1 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ness City, KS and Lenexa, KS.

1

Start on KS 96

62 mi · 1 hr 13 min · West Sycamore Street
2

Turn left onto US 56; KS 96; KS 156

12 mi · 17 min · 10th Street
3

Continue on US 56; KS 96

36 mi · 40 min · East Santa Fe Avenue
4

Continue on US 56

53 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Limestone Road
5

Enter roundabout onto KS 150

186 ft · 3 sec · KS 150
6

Continue on KS 150

17 mi · 19 min · KS 150
7

Turn left onto US 50

25 mi · 29 min · US 50
8

Enter roundabout

364 ft · 4 sec
Toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
9

Continue

0.2 mi · 10 sec
Toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
10

Enter roundabout

30 ft · 0 sec
Toward I 35 North: Kansas City
11

Continue

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 35 North: Kansas City
12

Merge onto I 35

95 mi · 1 hr 37 min · I 35
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines Use the straight lane.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 224 Toward 95th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

296 ft · 7 sec
Toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College Use the right lane.
16

Turn straight onto West 95th Street

189 ft · 3 sec · West 95th Street
17

Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Lenexa Drive
Use the right lane.
18

Turn left onto Rosehill Road

500 ft · 18 sec · Rosehill Road
19

Turn right

71 ft · 10 sec
20

Turn left

256 ft · 18 sec
21

Arrive at 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 151.1 miles from Ness City, KS, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.1 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 67 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 151.1 miles or 2h 58m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 46m

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 Ness City, 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 Ness City, KS

This is one driving day of about 302.3 miles and 5h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 miles from Ness City, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 96.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Peabody, KS, KS

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peabody, KS

151 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.

Popular next leg

Peabody, KS to Lenexa, KS

151.3 mi · 2h 46m

Pacing Suggestions

Hays, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peabody, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 151.1 miles from Ness City, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.1 miles.

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 end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 302.3

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19135993111

Visit website

Holy Land Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lenexa, Kansas

1.2 mi

Fronteras Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lenexa, Kansas

2.4 mi

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 302.3

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19135993111

Visit website

Holy Land Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 302.3

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+19133109911

Visit website

Fronteras Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 302.3

Lenexa, Kansas

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+19139621369

Visit website

New Cafe 40

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 302.3

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+19132328520

Visit website

Café Vie

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 302.3

Overland Park, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+19139010565

Visit website

Jose Pepper's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 302.3

Shawnee, Kansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19136311011

Visit website

Pegah's Family Restaurant - Johnson Drive

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 302.3

Shawnee, Kansas

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+19139626700

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 129.5

McPherson, Kansas

+18332172197

EV Connect Charging Station

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 129.5

McPherson, Kansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Game Show Battle Rooms - Kansas City (Overland Park)

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 302.3

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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 205 and 301.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
205 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in

Enter roundabout toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
6
205.2 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in

Enter roundabout toward I 35 North: Kansas City

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward I 35 North: Kansas City
5
205.5 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in | I 35

Merge onto I 35

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
301.6 mi into trip | ~5h 41m in

Take the exit toward 95th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 224 Toward 95th Street
9
301.8 mi into trip | ~5h 42m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College

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

Use the right lane. Toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.26 one way

$94.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 106 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $51.89 $103.78
premium $4.89 $58.17 $116.35
diesel $5.61 $66.74 $133.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Midway Motors Supercenter

McPherson, KS

SYNERGEV

8 DCFC

Emporia West Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Emporia, KS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger

Olathe, KS

Tesla

8 DCFC

Flying J 658

Emporia, KS

eVgo Network

5 DCFC

24/7 Travel Store #10

McPherson, KS

EV Connect

4 DCFC

John North Ford

Emporia, KS

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Berger Convenience

Olathe, KS

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

OFL STATION L3-2

Olathe, KS

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

eVgo Network: 2 Tesla: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 SYNERGEV: 1 EV Connect: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 90.7 1 $31.74 $14.51
Efficient EV 75.6 0 $26.45 $12.09
EV Truck/SUV 120.9 1 $42.32 $19.35

Gas CO2

106 kg

EV CO2

35 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Ness City, KS

Afternoon in Ness City on Saturday

Local time

2:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lenexa, KS

Afternoon in Lenexa on Saturday

Local time

2:03 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

81°F

Peabody, KS

151 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

16 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

5h 44m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Ness City, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 302.3 miles and takes about 5h 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 96.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 205 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 205 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 205.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 205.5 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Ness City, KS and Lenexa, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka.

Kansas City

205 mi in | ~4h 2m

Wichita

205 mi in | ~4h 2m

Topeka

205 mi in | ~4h 2m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 44m. Total distance: 302.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ness City, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 302.3 miles and takes about 5h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 35, West Sycamore Street, Limestone Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 151.1 miles from Ness City, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.26 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 205 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 205.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 205.5 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Ness City, KS and Lenexa, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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