How far is Augusta, KS from Lenexa, KS?
The driving distance from Augusta, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Augusta and Lenexa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta and Lenexa.
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Start on 12th Avenue
1517 ft · 47 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn left onto Ohio Street
2.5 mi · 6 min · Ohio Street
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Continue on Southwest Ohio Street Road
5.8 mi · 13 min · Southwest Ohio Street Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 20th Street
4 mi · 5 min · Southwest 20th Street
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Take the exit slight left
81 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto Boyer Road
79 m · 7 sec · Boyer Road
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Take the exit left
799 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight
824 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
56 mi · 56 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right
95.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
1.6 mi · 2 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 Augusta 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.
Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight right
95.5 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Augusta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lenexa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Augusta to Lenexa?
The road trip is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Neosho Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from Augusta and 83.5 miles from Lenexa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.21 one way or $44.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Augusta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lenexa.
Stop Ideas Near Neosho Rapids
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 Neosho Rapids.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 149.82 mi (241.11 km).
#1 Augusta
City in Butler County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,216 |
| Coordinates | 37.6866800, -96.9767000 |
| Altitude | 389 |
| 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: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.05 | $50.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.41 | $54.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.24 | $62.48 |
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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