Origin
Pittsburg, KS
Afternoon in Pittsburg on Wednesday
Local time
2:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsburg, KS to Lenexa, KS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
112.1 mi
180 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
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6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsburg, KS
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Lenexa, KS
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Pittsburg to Lenexa covers 112.4 miles through the heart of the Kansas Great Plains. You can expect a total drive time of approximately 1 hour and 47 minutes, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget about $17 for fuel to complete the journey. By sticking to US 69 North, West 4th Street, and Parkview Drive, you will navigate a direct path between the two cities. This is a straightforward transit that avoids the complexity of long-haul travel, allowing you to reach your destination efficiently without needing to split the drive into multiple days.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
56.1 miles from Pittsburg, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way north through the region. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating local roads and surface streets for the entirety of the 112.4-mile trip. Because the path relies on local connectors rather than high-speed thoroughfares, you should anticipate a more hands-on driving experience that demands your attention at intersections and turns. This drive provides a steady, consistent pace that reflects the landscape of the Kansas plains, keeping you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Parkview Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 57.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near KS 126 / West 4th Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 6m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KS 126 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 69; US 160 / Parkview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 110.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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KS 126 / West 4th Street
Turn left onto KS 126 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 69; US 160 / Parkview Drive
Turn left onto US 69; US 160 / Parkview Drive
Navigation decision point
6
110.2 mi into trip
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~2h 1m 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.
Toward 95th Street
5
112 mi into trip
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~2h 5m in
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Rosehill Road
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
Navigation decision point
5
112.1 mi into trip
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~2h 5m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Parkview Drive | 57.5 mi | 1h 4m |
| US 69 | 51.6 mi | 54m |
| West 95th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West 4th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lenexa Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rosehill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Parkview Drive
— 57.5 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburg, KS and Lenexa, KS.
1
Start on US 69 Business
66 ft
·
10 sec
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North Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto KS 126
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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West 4th Street
3
Turn slight right
313 ft
·
13 sec
Toward US 69 North, US 160 East
4
Merge onto US 69; US 160
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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US 69; US 160
5
Turn left onto US 69; US 160
58 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
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Parkview Drive
6
Continue on US 69; KS 52
49 mi
·
51 min
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US 69; KS 52
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward 95th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto West 95th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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West 95th Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn slight right
484 ft
·
17 sec
Toward Lenexa Drive SOUTH
10
Turn straight onto Lenexa Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Lenexa Drive
11
Continue on Lenexa Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
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Lenexa Drive
12
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
500 ft
·
18 sec
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Rosehill Road
13
Turn right
71 ft
·
10 sec
14
Turn left
256 ft
·
18 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Because there are no designated stops required for a drive of 1 hour and 47 minutes, you can easily handle the transit in a single stretch. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route means you should stay alert for navigation changes on West 4th Street and Parkview Drive. Planning your fuel stop before you leave or once you arrive will keep your $17 budget on track, as you won't need to worry about mid-route refueling. Use this efficient travel time to your advantage by planning your activities for the moment you arrive in Lenexa.
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 56.1 miles from Pittsburg, KS, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.5 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.1 miles or 1h 4m 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 42m
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 Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg, KS
This is one driving day of about 112.1 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pittsburg, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Parkview Drive for about 57.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.1 mi from Pittsburg, KS · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 56.1 miles from Pittsburg, 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
$17.53 one way
$35.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.24 | $38.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.57 | $43.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.75 | $49.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.77 | $5.38 |
| Efficient EV | 28 | 0 | $9.81 | $4.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.69 | $7.17 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 Wednesday
Local time
2:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
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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
17 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
2h 6m 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 Pittsburg, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 112.1 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Parkview Drive, US 69, West 95th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.1 miles from Pittsburg, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.53 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 is a straightforward 2h 6m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KS 126 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 69; US 160 / Parkview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 110.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Pittsburg, KS to Lenexa, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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