Trip from Syracuse, KS to Lenexa, KS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

7h 59m

Distance

412.6 mi

664 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$65

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

7h 51m ★

6 AM

8h 0m

8 AM

8h 17m

10 AM

8h 6m

12 PM

8h 4m

3 PM

8h 7m

5 PM

8h 16m

8 PM

7h 55m

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

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Syracuse, KS

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city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

Lenexa, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Syracuse, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 412.6 miles and takes about 7h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on KS 156, I 35, Limestone Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 118.4 miles on KS 156. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.51 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

206.3 miles from Syracuse, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 11m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 59m. Total distance: 412.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 59m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 7h 59m highway drive covering 412.6 miles, with most of the trip on KS 156 and I 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 118.4 miles on KS 156.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

KS 156 is the longest continuous segment at about 118.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on KS 156 and I 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 53.1 miles in near KS 156.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 412.6 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 53.1 miles (KS 156): Lane positioning matters here; at 315.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 315.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

53.1 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in | KS 156

Turn left onto KS 156

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

315.3 mi into trip | ~6h 17m in

Enter roundabout toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

315.5 mi into trip | ~6h 18m in

Enter roundabout toward I 35 North: Kansas City

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward I 35 North: Kansas City

411.9 mi into trip | ~7h 57m 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. Exit 224 Toward 95th Street

412.1 mi into trip | ~7h 58m 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 Syracuse, KS and Lenexa, KS, road signs point toward Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka.

Kansas City

315.3 mi in | ~6h 17m

Wichita

315.3 mi in | ~6h 17m

Topeka

315.3 mi in | ~6h 17m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
KS 156	118.4 mi	2h 22m
I 35	96.1 mi	1h 38m
Limestone Road	52.9 mi	1h 1m
Avenue A	52.2 mi	1h 1m
East Santa Fe Avenue	35.9 mi	40m
US 50	24.7 mi	29m
KS 150	16.7 mi	19m
10th Street	10.6 mi	13m

Longest stretch: KS 156 — 118.4 mi, about 2h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Barber Street

139 ft · 10 sec · Barber Street

Turn right onto US 50; US 400; KS 27

52 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Avenue A

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Keep slight left at fork

161 ft · 4 sec

Turn slight left onto East Mary Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East Mary Street

Turn left onto KS 156

118 mi · 2 hr 22 min · KS 156

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

2.1 mi · 5 min · Railroad Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Washington Street

150 ft · 4 sec · Washington Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Railroad Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Railroad Avenue

Turn left onto US 281

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto US 56; KS 96; KS 156

11 mi · 13 min · 10th Street

Continue on US 56; KS 96

36 mi · 40 min · East Santa Fe Avenue

Continue on US 56

53 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Limestone Road

Enter roundabout onto KS 150

186 ft · 3 sec · KS 150

Continue on KS 150

17 mi · 19 min · KS 150

Turn left onto US 50

25 mi · 29 min · US 50

Enter roundabout

364 ft · 4 sec

Toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

Continue

0.2 mi · 10 sec

Toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

Enter roundabout

30 ft · 0 sec

Toward I 35 North: Kansas City

Continue

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 35 North: Kansas City

Merge onto I 35

95 mi · 1 hr 37 min · I 35

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 35; US 56; US 169

Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines Use the straight lane.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 206.3 miles from Syracuse, KS, or about 4h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.4 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 91 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 206.3 miles or 4h 11m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 56m

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 Syracuse, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Syracuse, KS

This is one driving day of about 412.6 miles and 7h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 91 miles from Syracuse, KS.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on KS 156 for about 118.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 206.3 mi from Syracuse, KS · 4h 11m into the drive

human settlement in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Inman, KS

206 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

Fort Dodge, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 91 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hutchinson, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 206.3 miles from Syracuse, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before KS 156 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.4 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$64.51 one way

$129.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 144 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$70.82	$141.65
premium	$4.89	$79.40	$158.80
diesel	$5.61	$91.10	$182.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$65

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$90–$115

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 144.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	123.8	1	$43.32	$19.80
Efficient EV	103.2	1	$36.10	$16.50
EV Truck/SUV	165	2	$57.76	$26.41

Gas CO2

144 kg

EV CO2

48 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 15, 2026

Origin

Syracuse, KS

Afternoon in Syracuse on Thursday

Local time

12:29 PM

MDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lenexa, KS

Afternoon in Lenexa on Thursday

Local time

1:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 17 mph 45% chance Live forecast

54°F

Inman, KS

206 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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

22 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

7h 59m 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 Syracuse, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 412.6 miles and takes about 7h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are KS 156, I 35, Limestone Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 206.3 miles from Syracuse, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.51 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.