How far is Galena, KS from Lenexa, KS?

The driving distance from Galena, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.9 miles (209 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.04 mi
02h 18m
Flight
129.84 mi
208.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.84 mi
Kilometers
208.95 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.04 mi
Kilometers
225.37 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenexa
Tue, Apr 14, 10:18 PM CDT
Return by in Galena
Wed, Apr 15, 12:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Galena
2026-04-14T19:59
Arrive Lenexa
Tue, Apr 14, 10:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Galena
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Fulton
KS

City in Kansas

From Galena
69.3 mi
01h 09m
To Lenexa
70.8 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    47 m · 12 sec · West 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Short Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Short Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 7th Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · West 7th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Southeast 70th Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southeast 70th Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    18.8 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Parkview Drive

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Parkview Drive

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    49.3 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street

    1499 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 95th Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive SOUTH

    148 m · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Lenexa Drive

    561 ft · 26 sec · Lenexa Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Lenexa Drive

    635 ft · 33 sec · Lenexa Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Rosehill Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Rosehill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    78 m · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkview Drive
107 mi · 76%
Southeast 70th Street
19.5 mi · 14%
West 7th Street
3.55 mi · 3%
West 95th Street
1.19 mi · 1%
95th Street
0.28 mi
Lenexa Drive
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
129.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fulton
01h 09m from Galena
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Galena and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Galena to Lenexa?

The road trip is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 69.3 miles from Galena and 70.8 miles from Lenexa.

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

The direct path is about 129.9 miles (209 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Galena and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lenexa.

Stop Ideas Near Fulton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fulton, 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 Fulton.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

105 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

116 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Galena and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 129.84 mi (208.95 km).

Galena

#1 Galena

City in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States

Population2,824
Coordinates37.0759000, -94.6396700
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Lenexa

#2 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population56,156
Coordinates38.9536200, -94.7335700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-94.639198, 37.075901)
End: (-94.73357, 38.953456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.71 L · about $18.63
Round trip
$37.26
9.88 gal · 37.42 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.63 $37.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.01 $42.02
Premium $4.65 $22.99 $45.98
Diesel $5.30 $26.20 $52.40

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Galena and Lenexa. The current time is 19:59:16.

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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.