How far is Goodland, KS from Lenexa, KS?

The driving distance from Goodland, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 403.1 miles (648.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 374.7 miles (603 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
403.09 mi
05h 55m
Flight
374.72 mi
603.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
374.72 mi
Kilometers
603.05 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
403.09 mi
Kilometers
648.71 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenexa
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM CDT
Return by in Goodland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodland
2026-04-22T17:37
Arrive Lenexa
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:56 PM to 2:56 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:08 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodland
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Ellsworth
KS

City in Kansas

From Goodland
201.3 mi
02h 57m
To Lenexa
201.8 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue

    44 m · 8 sec · Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 8th Street

    1152 ft · 34 sec · East 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Cherry Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Highway 24

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old US Highway 24

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    255.4 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

    2307 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    35.4 mi · 39 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard

    119 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines

    3070 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35: Wichita, Des Moines

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Des Moines

    3082 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street

    805 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College

    90 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto West 95th Street

    58 m · 4 sec · West 95th Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive

    1165 ft · 57 sec · Lenexa Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Rosehill Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Rosehill Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    78 m · 19 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
256 mi · 64%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi · 22%
South Lawrence Trafficway
35.4 mi · 9%
Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 3%
I 35
2.01 mi
Old US Highway 24
1.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

255 mi · 04h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
374.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellsworth
02h 57m from Goodland
Leave By
5:08 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goodland 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 Goodland to Lenexa?

The road trip is about 403.1 miles (648.7 km) and usually takes 05h 55m 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?

Ellsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.3 miles from Goodland and 201.8 miles from Lenexa.

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

The direct path is about 374.7 miles (603 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:08 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.62 one way or $107.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Goodland and Lenexa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Goodland and Mostly Sunny near Lenexa.

Stop Ideas Near Ellsworth

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

79 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

108 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodland and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 374.72 mi (603.05 km).

Goodland

#1 Goodland

City in Kansas, USA

Population4,301
Coordinates39.3508300, -101.7101700
Altitude1122
CountryUnited States
Lenexa

#2 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population56,156
Coordinates38.9536200, -94.7335700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue (-101.710369, 39.350831)
End: (-94.73357, 38.953456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 649 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.22 gal
53.84 L · about $53.62
Round trip
$107.25
28.44 gal · 107.68 L
Estimated CO2
126.4 kg one way
Round trip: 252.7 kg / 557 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $53.62 $107.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.48 $120.96
Premium $4.65 $66.18 $132.36
Diesel $5.30 $75.42 $150.85

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Goodland, KS and Lenexa, KS. The current time in Goodland is 17:37:06, although it is 18:37:06 in Lenexa.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.