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Trip from Stockton, KS to Lenexa, KS

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

5h 20m

Distance

299.3 mi

482 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 7m ★
6 AM
5h 20m
8 AM
5h 47m
10 AM
5h 30m
12 PM
5h 27m
3 PM
5h 31m
5 PM
5h 46m
8 PM
5h 12m

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

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Stockton, KS

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city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

Lenexa, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Stockton, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 299.3 miles and takes about 5h 20m 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, North Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 116.5 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.79 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

149.6 miles from Stockton, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 20m. Total distance: 299.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

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

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 20m drive with frequent turns across 299.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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 116.5 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 295.2 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 18 significant decision points across 299.3 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 295.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 295.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 295.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

7
295.2 mi into trip | ~5h 13m 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
295.3 mi into trip | ~5h 13m 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
295.8 mi into trip | ~5h 13m 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
7
297.2 mi into trip | ~5h 15m 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
9
298.8 mi into trip | ~5h 18m 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 Stockton, KS and Lenexa, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City and Lawrence.

Kansas City

244.6 mi in | ~4h 17m | via I 70

Lawrence

259.4 mi in | ~4h 33m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 116.5 mi 1h 56m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway 90.3 mi 1h 32m
North Washington Street 35.6 mi 42m
South Lawrence Trafficway 35.4 mi 38m
Kansas Turnpike 14 mi 14m
North Vine Street 1.2 mi 2m
South Cedar Street 1 mi 2m
I 35 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 116.5 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Water Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · North Water Street
2

Turn right onto US 24

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn left onto US 183

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Cedar Street
4

Continue on US 183

36 mi · 42 min · North Washington Street
5

Continue on US 183

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Vine Street
6

Enter roundabout onto US 183

125 ft · 1 sec · North Vine Street
7

Continue on US 183

0.2 mi · 21 sec · North Vine Street
8

Continue on US 183

99 ft · 1 sec · North Vine Street
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
10

Merge onto I 70; US 40

115 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11

Continue on I 70; US 40

75 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13

Continue on I 70; US 40

15 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Toward I-70 East, Kansas City
15

Continue on I 70

14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 197 Toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
17

Turn right onto KS 10

35 mi · 38 min · South Lawrence Trafficway
18

Take the exit

391 ft · 6 sec
Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines Use the straight lane.
20

Keep slight right at fork

1.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 35: Wichita, Des Moines Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 35 North: Des Moines Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 35; US 56; US 169
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 224 Toward 95th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight right at fork

296 ft · 7 sec
Toward 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College Use the right lane.
25

Turn straight onto West 95th Street

189 ft · 3 sec · West 95th Street
26

Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Lenexa Drive
Use the right lane.
27

Turn left onto Rosehill Road

500 ft · 18 sec · Rosehill Road
28

Turn right

71 ft · 10 sec
29

Turn left

256 ft · 18 sec
30

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 149.6 miles from Stockton, KS, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.5 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 66 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 149.6 miles or 2h 40m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 18m

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 Stockton, 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 Stockton, KS

This is one driving day of about 299.3 miles and 5h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Stockton, 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 116.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 149.6 mi from Stockton, KS · 2h 40m into the drive

city in Riley and Pottawatomie counties in Kansas, United States, county seat of Riley County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manhattan, KS

150 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.

Popular next leg

Manhattan, KS to Lenexa, KS

116.2 mi · 2h 10m

Pacing Suggestions

Hays, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Salina, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 149.6 miles from Stockton, 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 116.5 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

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,...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 237.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.79 one way

$93.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $51.38 $102.75
premium $4.89 $57.60 $115.20
diesel $5.61 $66.08 $132.16

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

$47

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 104.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 89.8 1 $31.43 $14.37
Efficient EV 74.8 0 $26.19 $11.97
EV Truck/SUV 119.7 1 $41.90 $19.16

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Stockton, KS

Night in Stockton on Thursday

Local time

10:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lenexa, KS

Night in Lenexa on Thursday

Local time

10:46 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

80°F

Manhattan, KS

150 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

24 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

5h 20m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Stockton, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 299.3 miles and takes about 5h 20m 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, North Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 149.6 miles from Stockton, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.79 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 18 significant decision points across 299.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 295.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 295.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 295.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Stockton, KS and Lenexa, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City and Lawrence.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park.

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