How far is Atchison, KS from Lenexa, KS?
The driving distance from Atchison, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Leavenworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Atchison and Lenexa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atchison and Lenexa.
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Start on Kansas Avenue
1116 ft · 33 sec · Kansas Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1198 ft · 36 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Amelia Earhart Bridge
2730 ft · 59 sec · Amelia Earhart Bridge
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Continue on Southwest 59 Highway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest 59 Highway
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Turn right onto Southwest 45 Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Southwest 45 Highway
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Continue on 45 Highway
13.7 mi · 18 min · 45 Highway
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Turn left onto 273 Highway
4 mi · 6 min · 273 Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 273 Highway
1 km · 1 min · 273 Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Topeka
1 km · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
2081 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Des Moines
3082 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street
805 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College
90 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West 95th Street
58 m · 4 sec · West 95th Street
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Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive
1165 ft · 57 sec · Lenexa Drive
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Turn left onto Rosehill Road
152 m · 19 sec · Rosehill Road
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Turn right
22 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
78 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Atchison and Lenexa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 435 South
Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Atchison and Mostly Sunny near Lenexa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Atchison to Lenexa?
The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lansing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Atchison and 28.7 miles from Lenexa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47 miles (75.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Atchison and Mostly Sunny near Lenexa.
Stop Ideas Near Lansing
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lansing.
Union Station
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Independence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Atchison and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 46.94 mi (75.55 km).
#1 Atchison
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 10,427 |
| Coordinates | 39.5630500, -95.1216400 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lenexa
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 56,156 |
| Coordinates | 38.9536200, -94.7335700 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.73357, 38.953456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.73 | $19.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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