How far is Holton, KS from Lenexa, KS?

The driving distance from Holton, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 91 miles (146.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
91.04 mi
01h 28m
Flight
64.28 mi
103.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.28 mi
Kilometers
103.45 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.04 mi
Kilometers
146.52 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenexa
Sat, Apr 11, 12:09 PM CDT
Return by in Holton
Sat, Apr 11, 1:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holton
2026-04-11T10:40
Arrive Lenexa
Sat, Apr 11, 12:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holton
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
Lecompton
KS

City in Douglas County, Kansas, United States of America

From Holton
45.4 mi
00h 44m
To Lenexa
45.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New York Avenue

    675 ft · 34 sec · New York Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    1 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Arizona Avenue

    27.7 mi · 30 min · Arizona Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, US 40 East, KS 4 East: Kansas City, Gage Boulevard

    1621 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I-70 East, Kansas City

    1046 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    2307 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    35.4 mi · 39 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  11. 11

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

    119 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

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

    3070 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    3082 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street

    805 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

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

    90 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West 95th Street

    58 m · 4 sec · West 95th Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive

    1165 ft · 57 sec · Lenexa Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Rosehill Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Rosehill Road

  21. 21

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    78 m · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lawrence Trafficway
35.4 mi · 39%
Arizona Avenue
27.7 mi · 30%
Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 15%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8.07 mi · 9%
I 35
2.01 mi · 2%
I 35 North
1.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Lawrence Trafficway

Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

35.4 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
64.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lecompton
00h 44m from Holton
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Holton and 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 Holton to Lenexa?

The road trip is about 91 miles (146.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Lecompton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Holton and 45.6 miles from Lenexa.

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

The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Holton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lenexa.

Stop Ideas Near Lecompton

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

16 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

23 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

70 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

83 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holton and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 64.28 mi (103.45 km).

Holton

#1 Holton

City in Jackson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population3,204
Coordinates39.4652700, -95.7363700
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Lenexa

#2 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population56,156
Coordinates38.9536200, -94.7335700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: New York Avenue (-95.736213, 39.465272)
End: (-94.73357, 38.953456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.16 L · about $12.10
Round trip
$24.21
6.42 gal · 24.32 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.10 $24.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.65 $27.30
Premium $4.65 $14.94 $29.88
Diesel $5.30 $17.03 $34.05

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Holton and Lenexa. The current time is 10:40:55.

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.