How far is Lenexa, KS from Attica, KS?

The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Attica, KS is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.78 mi
04h 51m
Flight
223.74 mi
360.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.74 mi
Kilometers
360.07 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.78 mi
Kilometers
393.93 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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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 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Attica
Sat, Apr 11, 6:36 PM CDT
Return by in Lenexa
Sat, Apr 11, 11:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenexa
2026-04-11T13:45
Arrive Attica
Sat, Apr 11, 6:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 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
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lenexa
9:00 PM CDT
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
Matfield Green
KS

Human settlement in Chase County, Kansas, United States of America

From Lenexa
122.3 mi
02h 25m
To Attica
122.5 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    22 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rosehill Road

    152 m · 21 sec · Rosehill Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lenexa Drive

    635 ft · 31 sec · Lenexa Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Lenexa Drive

    757 ft · 34 sec · Lenexa Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 95th Street

    1033 ft · 20 sec · West 95th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

    908 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    132.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400

    2804 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.4 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 235 South

    953 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 42

    1487 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Southwest Boulevard

    2633 ft · 55 sec · West Southwest Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on West Cessna Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cessna Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on West Southwest Boulevard

    7.2 mi · 9 min · West Southwest Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 42

    17.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 42

  20. 20

    Turn left

    17.7 mi · 31 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 14th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    10.4 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    35 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
172 mi · 70%
State Highway 42
17.3 mi · 7%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.4 mi · 5%
West Southwest Boulevard
7.67 mi · 3%
I 235 South
1.79 mi · 1%
West Cessna Boulevard
1.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Continue straight

133 mi · 02h 14m

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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
223.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matfield Green
02h 25m from Lenexa
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lenexa and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Attica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lenexa to Attica?

The road trip is about 244.8 miles (393.9 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Matfield Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.3 miles from Lenexa and 122.5 miles from Attica.

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

The direct path is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.15 one way or $70.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lenexa and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Attica.

Stop Ideas Near Matfield Green

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

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

RAIL

Newton

70 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Attica. Straight-line distance: 223.74 mi (360.07 km).

Lenexa

#1 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population56,156
Coordinates38.9536200, -94.7335700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Attica

#2 Attica

Human settlement in Harper County, Kansas, United States of America

Population547
Coordinates37.2414100, -98.2267400
Altitude443
CountryUnited States
Start: Lenexa (-94.73357, 38.95362)
End: Attica (-98.22674, 37.24141)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.32 gal
35.27 L · about $35.15
Round trip
$70.29
18.64 gal · 70.54 L
Estimated CO2
82.8 kg one way
Round trip: 165.7 kg / 365 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.15 $70.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.64 $79.28
Premium $4.65 $43.38 $86.75
Diesel $5.30 $49.43 $98.87

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 Lenexa and Attica. The current time is 13:45:48.

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.