Origin
Tonganoxie, KS
Afternoon in Tonganoxie on Thursday
Local time
1:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tonganoxie, KS to Lenexa, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lenexa, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tonganoxie, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 31.8 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bury Street, East 2nd Street, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 31.8 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.
Bury Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tonganoxie, KS to Lenexa, KS is easy. At 34m 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 Tonganoxie, KS to Lenexa, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bury Street | — | — |
| East 2nd Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Speedway Boulevard | — | — |
| North 110th Street | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| Kansas Turnpike | — | — |
| I 435 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bury Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonganoxie, KS and Lenexa, KS.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Bury Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bury Street
3
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 2nd Street
4
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
6
Continue straight
12 mi
·
14 min
7
Turn right onto Speedway Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Speedway Boulevard
8
Continue on North 110th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North 110th Street
9
Take the ramp left toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
10
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
·
Kansas Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 435 South
12
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Des Moines
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 35 North: Des Moines
16
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
95th Street
18
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
19
Turn straight onto West 95th Street
190 ft
·
4 sec
·
West 95th Street
20
Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Lenexa Drive
21
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
499 ft
·
19 sec
·
Rosehill Road
22
Turn right
72 ft
·
11 sec
23
Turn left
256 ft
·
19 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Thursday
Local time
1:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
34m 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 Tonganoxie, KS to Lenexa, KS covers 31.8 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bury Street, East 2nd Street, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Tonganoxie, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.97 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 Tonganoxie, KS to Lenexa, KS is easy. At 34m 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 Tonganoxie, KS to Lenexa, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tonganoxie, KS to Lenexa, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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