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Trip from Ogden, 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

1h 57m

Distance

123.4 mi

199 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m

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

Downtown Ogden, KS, KS

Ogden, KS

Helena Jankovičová Kováčová

city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

Lenexa, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ogden, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 123.4 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Riley Avenue, Junction City, I-70 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.29 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.

Midpoint

61.7 miles from Ogden, KS

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 123.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 123.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Riley 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ogden, KS to Lenexa, KS is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ogden, KS to Lenexa, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Riley Avenue
Junction City
I-70 East
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Dwight D
Kansas Turnpike
KS 10
South Lawrence Trafficway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Riley Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Walnut Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Walnut Street
2

Turn right onto Riley Avenue

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Riley Avenue
3

Continue straight

0.6 mi · 1 min
4

Take the ramp right toward Junction City

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Junction City
5

Merge slight left

4.5 mi · 5 min
6

Take the exit left toward I-70 East, Topeka

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I-70 East, Topeka
7

Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

46 mi · 46 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

15 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
10

Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
11

Continue on Kansas Turnpike

14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike
12

Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

0.4 mi · 1 min · KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
13

Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

35 mi · 38 min · South Lawrence Trafficway
14

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
15

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
16

Keep slight right to continue on I 35: Wichita, Des Moines

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 35: Wichita, Des Moines
17

Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Des Moines

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 35 North: Des Moines
18

Merge slight left

0.9 mi · 1 min
19

Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · 95th Street
20

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
21

Turn straight onto West 95th Street

190 ft · 4 sec · West 95th Street
22

Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive

0.2 mi · 57 sec · Lenexa Drive
23

Turn left onto Rosehill Road

499 ft · 19 sec · Rosehill Road
24

Turn right

72 ft · 11 sec
25

Turn left

256 ft · 19 sec
26

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.7 miles from Ogden, KS, or about 58m 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 27 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.7 miles or 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 1h 36m

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 Ogden, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Ogden, KS

This is one driving day of about 123.4 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Ogden, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.7 mi from Ogden, KS · 58m into the drive

unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tecumseh, KS

62 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

Newbury, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tecumseh, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.7 miles from Ogden, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.29 one way

$38.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.18 $42.36
premium $4.89 $23.75 $47.49
diesel $5.61 $27.25 $54.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37 0 $12.96 $5.92
Efficient EV 30.9 0 $10.80 $4.94
EV Truck/SUV 49.4 0 $17.28 $7.90

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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 15, 2026

Origin

Ogden, KS

Late night in Ogden on Saturday

Local time

3:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lenexa, KS

Late night in Lenexa on Saturday

Local time

3:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Tecumseh, KS

62 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

19 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

1h 57m 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 Ogden, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 123.4 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Riley Avenue, Junction City, I-70 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 61.7 miles from Ogden, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.29 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.

The drive from Ogden, KS to Lenexa, KS is easy. At 1h 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ogden, KS to Lenexa, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Ogden, KS to Lenexa, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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