Trip from Scott City, KS to Lenexa, KS

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 195.6 miles from Scott City, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.18 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

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.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

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.

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

6h 48m

Distance

391.3 mi

630 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 37m ★

6 AM

6h 49m

8 AM

7h 12m

10 AM

6h 57m

12 PM

6h 55m

3 PM

6h 58m

5 PM

7h 11m

8 PM

6h 42m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Scott City, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 391.3 miles and takes about 6h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 199.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $61.18 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

195.6 miles from Scott City, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 23m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 48m. Total distance: 391.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 48m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 48m drive with frequent turns across 391.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 199.9 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 387.2 miles in.

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 17 significant decision points across 391.3 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 387.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 387.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 387.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

387.2 mi into trip | ~6h 41m 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,...

387.2 mi into trip | ~6h 41m 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

387.8 mi into trip | ~6h 42m 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

389.2 mi into trip | ~6h 44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 35 North: Des Moines

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 35 North: Des Moines

390.8 mi into trip | ~6h 46m 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 Scott City, KS and Lenexa, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City and Lawrence.

Kansas City

336.6 mi in | ~5h 46m | via I 70

Lawrence

351.3 mi in | ~6h 1m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	199.9 mi	3h 19m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	90.3 mi	1h 32m
South Main Street	44.8 mi	50m
South Lawrence Trafficway	35.4 mi	38m
Kansas Turnpike	14 mi	14m
Eagle Eye	2.2 mi	3m
I 35	0.9 mi	1m
Lenexa Drive	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 199.9 mi, about 3h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on KS 96

50 ft · 6 sec · West 5th Street

Turn left onto US 83

45 mi · 50 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto US 40

2.2 mi · 3 min · Eagle Eye

Take the ramp onto US 40

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 40

Merge onto I 70; US 40

199 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

75 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

15 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Toward I-70 East, Kansas City

Continue on I 70

14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 197 Toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

Turn right onto KS 10

35 mi · 38 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

Take the exit

391 ft · 6 sec

Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

1.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 35: Wichita, Des Moines Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 35 North: Des Moines Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 35; US 56; US 169

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Exit 224 Toward 95th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

296 ft · 7 sec

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

Turn straight onto West 95th Street

189 ft · 3 sec · West 95th Street

Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Lenexa Drive

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Rosehill Road

500 ft · 18 sec · Rosehill Road

Turn right

71 ft · 10 sec

Turn left

256 ft · 18 sec

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 195.6 miles from Scott City, KS, or about 3h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 199.9 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 86 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 195.6 miles or 3h 23m 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 40m

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 Scott City, 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 Scott City, KS

This is one driving day of about 391.3 miles and 6h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Scott 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 199.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 195.6 mi from Scott City, KS · 3h 23m into the drive

city in and county seat of Geary County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Junction City, KS

196 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

Hill City, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lincoln, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 195.6 miles from Scott City, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 199.9 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 337.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$61.18 one way

$122.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 137 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$67.17	$134.34
premium	$4.89	$75.30	$150.60
diesel	$5.61	$86.39	$172.79

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

$61

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 136.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	117.4	1	$41.09	$18.78
Efficient EV	97.8	1	$34.24	$15.65
EV Truck/SUV	156.5	1	$54.78	$25.04

Gas CO2

137 kg

EV CO2

46 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Scott City, KS

Night in Scott City on Thursday

Local time

9:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lenexa, KS

Night in Lenexa on Thursday

Local time

9:01 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

15 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

6h 48m 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 Scott City, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 391.3 miles and takes about 6h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 195.6 miles from Scott City, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $61.18 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.