How far is Clearwater, KS from Lenexa, KS?
The driving distance from Clearwater, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clearwater and Lenexa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clearwater and Lenexa.
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Start on East Kansas Avenue
15 m · 4 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Turn right onto South Lee Avenue
699 ft · 33 sec · South Lee Avenue
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Turn right onto East Ross Avenue
2264 ft · 50 sec · East Ross Avenue
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on South 135th Street West
3.3 mi · 6 min · South 135th Street West
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Turn right onto West 71st Street South
7 mi · 10 min · West 71st Street South
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on East 71st Street South
1361 ft · 40 sec · East 71st Street South
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Take the ramp right
2826 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1472 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
87.4 mi · 1 hr 27 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 Clearwater 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 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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Clearwater and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lenexa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clearwater to Lenexa?
The road trip is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Clearwater and 100 miles from Lenexa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.59 one way or $53.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Clearwater and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lenexa.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clearwater and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 180.73 mi (290.85 km).
#1 Clearwater
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,580 |
| Coordinates | 37.5028000, -97.5044900 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| 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: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $26.59 | $53.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.98 | $59.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.81 | $65.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.39 | $74.79 |
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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