How far is Anthony, KS from Lenexa, KS?

The driving distance from Anthony, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
240.77 mi
03h 46m
Flight
218.29 mi
351.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.29 mi
Kilometers
351.3 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.77 mi
Kilometers
387.48 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenexa
Fri, Apr 17, 1:43 PM CDT
Return by in Anthony
Fri, Apr 17, 5:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anthony
2026-04-17T09:57
Arrive Lenexa
Fri, Apr 17, 1:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anthony
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Matfield Green
KS

Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America

From Anthony
127.1 mi
01h 53m
To Lenexa
113.6 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anthony and Lenexa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anthony and Lenexa.

  1. 1

    Start on West Steadman Street

    27 m · 9 sec · West Steadman Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue

    119 m · 19 sec · North Bluff Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2280 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Ll & G Avenue

    8.9 mi · 15 min · North Ll & G Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    699 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 14th Street

    15 mi · 22 min · West 14th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West 10th Avenue

    14.3 mi · 21 min · West 10th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on West 15th Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · West 15th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North G Street

    2461 ft · 1 min · North G Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2200 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    34 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    669 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    1506 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Kansas Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  17. 17

    Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street

    805 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College

    90 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West 95th Street

    58 m · 4 sec · West 95th Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive

    1165 ft · 57 sec · Lenexa Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Rosehill Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Rosehill Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    78 m · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anthony and Lenexa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
203 mi · 84%
West 14th Street
15 mi · 6%
West 10th Avenue
14.3 mi · 6%
North Ll & G Avenue
9.02 mi · 4%
West 15th Street
6.3 mi · 3%
North G Street
3.97 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

107 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
218.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matfield Green
01h 53m from Anthony
Leave By
9:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Anthony and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lenexa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anthony to Lenexa?

The road trip is about 240.8 miles (387.5 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Matfield Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Anthony and 113.6 miles from Lenexa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 218.3 miles (351.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Anthony and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lenexa.

Stop Ideas Near Matfield Green

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Matfield Green, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Matfield Green.

RAIL

Newton

70 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anthony and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 218.29 mi (351.3 km).

Anthony

#1 Anthony

City in Kansas

Population2,032
Coordinates37.1533600, -98.0311700
Altitude412
CountryUnited States
Lenexa

#2 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population56,156
Coordinates38.9536200, -94.7335700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: West Steadman Street (-98.03117, 37.15327)
End: (-94.73357, 38.953456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.16 L · about $32.05
Round trip
$64.11
17 gal · 64.32 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.05 $64.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.15 $72.30
Premium $4.65 $39.56 $79.12
Diesel $5.30 $45.08 $90.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Anthony and Lenexa. The current time is 09:57:25.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.