Trip from Rossville, KS to Lenexa, KS

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

77.1 mi

124 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 11m ★

6 AM

1h 17m

8 AM

1h 29m

10 AM

1h 22m

12 PM

1h 20m

3 PM

1h 22m

5 PM

1h 29m

8 PM

1h 14m

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

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Rossville, KS

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city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

Lenexa, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Rossville, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 77.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70 East, I-70 East, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.05 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

38.5 miles from Rossville, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 77.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 70 East 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Rossville, KS to Lenexa, KS is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Rossville, KS to Lenexa, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70 East	—	—
I-70 East	—	—
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	—	—
Kansas Turnpike	—	—
KS 10	—	—
South Lawrence Trafficway	—	—
I 35	—	—
I 35 North	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 70 East — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Anderson Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · East Anderson Street

At the end of the road, turn left

13 mi · 17 min

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Merge slight left

1.2 mi · 1 min

Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, US 40 East, KS 4 East: Kansas City, Gage Boulevard

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 70 East, US 40 East, KS 4 East: Kansas City, Gage Boulevard

Keep slight left to continue on I-70 East, Kansas City

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I-70 East, Kansas City

Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

7.3 mi · 8 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Kansas Turnpike

14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike

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

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

Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

35 mi · 38 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

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

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

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

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

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

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

Merge slight left

0.9 mi · 1 min

Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street

0.2 mi · 20 sec · 95th Street

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

Turn straight onto West 95th Street

190 ft · 4 sec · West 95th Street

Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive

0.2 mi · 57 sec · Lenexa Drive

Turn left onto Rosehill Road

499 ft · 19 sec · Rosehill Road

Turn right

72 ft · 11 sec

Turn left

256 ft · 19 sec

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 38.5 miles from Rossville, KS, or about 38m 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 17 miles or 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.5 miles or 38m 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 5m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rossville, KS

This is one driving day of about 77.1 miles and 1h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Rossville, 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 38.5 mi from Rossville, KS · 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centropolis, KS

39 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

Tecumseh, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centropolis, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.5 miles from Rossville, 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

$12.05 one way

$24.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$13.23	$26.47
premium	$4.89	$14.84	$29.67
diesel	$5.61	$17.02	$34.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.1	$8.10	$3.70
Efficient EV	19.3	$6.75	$3.08
EV Truck/SUV	30.8	$10.79	$4.93

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Rossville, KS

Afternoon in Rossville on Wednesday

Local time

4:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lenexa, KS

Afternoon in Lenexa on Wednesday

Local time

4:21 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

Centropolis, KS

39 mi in

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

20 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 17m 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 Rossville, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 77.1 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70 East, I-70 East, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.5 miles from Rossville, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.05 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 Rossville, KS to Lenexa, KS is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Rossville, KS to Lenexa, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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