How far is Columbus, KS from Lenexa, KS?
The driving distance from Columbus, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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 13m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Lenexa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Lenexa.
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Start on the route
27 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
55 m · 10 sec · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto West Pine Street
111 m · 21 sec · West Pine Street
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Turn left onto South Kansas Avenue
3227 ft · 2 min · South Kansas Avenue
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Turn right
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
18.8 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Parkview Drive
57.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Parkview Drive
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Continue straight
49.3 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street
1499 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto West 95th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 95th Street
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Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive SOUTH
148 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Lenexa Drive
561 ft · 26 sec · Lenexa Drive
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Continue on Lenexa Drive
635 ft · 33 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 Columbus and Lenexa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Parkview Drive
Turn left onto Parkview Drive
57.5 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Columbus 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 Columbus to Lenexa?
The road trip is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Columbus and 66.4 miles from Lenexa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Lenexa.
Stop Ideas Near Fulton
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 Fulton.
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 123.44 mi (198.65 km).
#1 Columbus
City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 3,006 |
| Coordinates | 37.1692300, -94.8441200 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.16 | $40.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.14 | $50.28 |
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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