Origin
Norton, KS
Night in Norton on Friday
Local time
10:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norton, 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
6h 18m
Distance
321.5 mi
517 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 6m
★
6 AM
6h 19m
8 AM
6h 44m
10 AM
6h 28m
12 PM
6h 25m
3 PM
6h 29m
5 PM
6h 43m
8 PM
6h 11m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Norton, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 321.5 miles and takes about 6h 18m 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, West 40th Drive, South Lawrence Trafficway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.4 miles on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.26 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
160.8 miles from Norton, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 18m. Total distance: 321.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 18m drive with frequent turns across 321.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 51.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 206.5 miles in near KS 177; KS 18.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 29 significant decision points across 321.5 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 206.5 miles (KS 177; KS 18): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 317.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 317.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
206.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 11m in
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KS 177; KS 18
Take the exit onto KS 177; KS 18 toward Junction I-70, Zeandale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Junction I-70, Zeandale
7
317.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines,...
8
317.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines
8
318.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 35: Wichita, Des Moines
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 35: Wichita, Des Moines
9
321.1 mi into trip
|
~6h 16m 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...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Norton, KS and Lenexa, KS, road signs point toward Junction I-70, Zeandale, Topeka, Kansas City and Lawrence.
Junction I-70
206.5 mi in
|
~4h 11m
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via KS 177; KS 18
Zeandale
206.5 mi in
|
~4h 11m
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via KS 177; KS 18
Topeka
215 mi in
|
~4h 22m
Kansas City
266.9 mi in
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~5h 16m
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via I 70
Lawrence
281.6 mi in
|
~5h 31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 51.4 mi | 53m |
| West 40th Drive | 44.8 mi | 54m |
| South Lawrence Trafficway | 35.4 mi | 38m |
| 6th Street | 28.6 mi | 33m |
| Deer Road | 24.2 mi | 27m |
| 18th Road | 19.7 mi | 22m |
| Highway 36 | 17 mi | 19m |
| East Holme Street | 14.1 mi | 16m |
Longest stretch:
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
— 51.4 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norton, KS and Lenexa, KS.
1
Start on North 2nd Avenue
28 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 2nd Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Wilton Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Wilton Street
3
Turn left onto US 283
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North State Street
4
Turn right onto US 36; K-383
14 mi
·
16 min
·
East Holme Street
5
Continue on US 36
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 36
6
Continue on US 36
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West State Street
7
Turn right onto US 183
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East 100 Road
8
Continue on US 183
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Central Avenue
9
Turn left onto KS 9
29 mi
·
33 min
·
6th Street
10
Turn right onto KS 9; US 281
12 mi
·
14 min
·
KS 9; US 281
11
Turn left onto US 24; KS 9
45 mi
·
54 min
·
West 40th Drive
12
Continue on US 24
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fox Road
13
Continue on US 24
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Elk Road
14
Continue on US 24
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Dove Road
15
Continue on US 24
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Deer Road
16
Continue on US 24
12 mi
·
13 min
·
18th Road
17
Continue on US 24
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Crawford Street
18
Continue on US 24
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
18th Road
19
Continue on US 24
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Barton Road
20
Turn right onto KS 82
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Cavalry Road
21
Turn left onto US 77
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Madison Road
22
Turn right onto US 24
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 24
23
Enter roundabout onto US 24
267 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
24
Continue on US 24
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
25
Enter roundabout onto US 24
161 ft
·
1 sec
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
26
Continue on US 24
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on KS 177
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Riley Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
28
Take the exit onto KS 177; KS 18
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
KS 177; KS 18
Toward Junction I-70, Zeandale
Use the right lane.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I-70 East, Topeka
30
Merge onto I 70; US 40
36 mi
·
35 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
31
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
32
Continue on I 70; US 40
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Toward I-70 East, Kansas City
34
Continue on I 70
14 mi
·
14 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
35
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 197
Toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
36
Turn right onto KS 10
35 mi
·
38 min
·
South Lawrence Trafficway
37
Take the exit
391 ft
·
6 sec
Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
38
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines
Use the straight lane.
39
Keep slight right at fork
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35: Wichita, Des Moines
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
40
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 35 North: Des Moines
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35; US 56; US 169
42
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 224
Toward 95th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
7 sec
Toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College
Use the right lane.
44
Turn straight onto West 95th Street
189 ft
·
3 sec
·
West 95th Street
45
Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lenexa Drive
Use the right lane.
46
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
500 ft
·
18 sec
·
Rosehill Road
47
Turn right
71 ft
·
10 sec
48
Turn left
256 ft
·
18 sec
49
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 160.8 miles from Norton, KS, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.4 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 71 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.8 miles or 3h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lenexa, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Norton, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Norton, KS
This is one driving day of about 321.5 miles and 6h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Norton, 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 Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway for about 51.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 160.8 mi from Norton, KS · 3h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
161 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 160.8 miles from Norton, 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
$50.26 one way
$100.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $55.19 | $110.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $61.87 | $123.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.98 | $141.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.70
Kansas Turnpike
(14 mi)
$0.70
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
$50
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.5 | 1 | $33.76 | $15.43 |
| Efficient EV | 80.4 | 0 | $28.13 | $12.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.6 | 1 | $45.01 | $20.58 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Lenexa, KS
Night in Lenexa on Friday
Local time
10:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Manhattan, KS
161 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
23 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
6h 18m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Norton, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 321.5 miles and takes about 6h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, West 40th Drive, South Lawrence Trafficway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 160.8 miles from Norton, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.26 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 321.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 206.5 miles (KS 177; KS 18): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 317.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 317.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Norton, KS and Lenexa, KS, road signs point toward Junction I-70, Zeandale, Topeka, Kansas City and Lawrence.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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