How far is Lenexa, KS from Bellaire, KS?

The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Bellaire, KS is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160 miles (257.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
177.25 mi
03h 08m
Flight
160.03 mi
257.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.03 mi
Kilometers
257.54 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.25 mi
Kilometers
285.25 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellaire
Mon, Apr 13, 1:28 PM CDT
Return by in Lenexa
Mon, Apr 13, 4:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenexa
2026-04-13T10:20
Arrive Bellaire
Mon, Apr 13, 1:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:42 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
Emporia
KS

County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Lenexa
88.5 mi
01h 34m
To Bellaire
88.7 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    114.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 254, KS 196: El Dorado

    3150 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Boyer Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Boyer Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest 20th Street

    19.3 mi · 21 min · Southwest 20th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Rock Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Rock Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 45th Street North

    1.6 km · 2 min · East 45th Street North

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Woodlawn Street

    1068 ft · 25 sec · North Woodlawn Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Danbury Street

    919 ft · 43 sec · Danbury Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Janesville Street

    101 m · 20 sec · Janesville Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Clarendon Street

    94 m · 14 sec · Clarendon Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clarendon Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
153 mi · 86%
Southwest 20th Street
19.3 mi · 11%
North Rock Road
2.02 mi · 1%
East 45th Street North
0.98 mi · 1%
KS 254
0.6 mi
Lenexa Drive
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Continue straight

114 mi · 01h 55m

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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
160 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
01h 34m from Lenexa
Leave By
10:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lenexa and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bellaire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Lenexa and 88.7 miles from Bellaire.

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

The direct path is about 160 miles (257.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Emporia

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

85 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

104 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Bellaire. Straight-line distance: 160.03 mi (257.54 km).

Lenexa

#1 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population56,156
Coordinates38.9536200, -94.7335700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bellaire

Bellaire is a place in Kansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.7625100, -97.2669900
Altitude425
CountryUnited States
Start: Lenexa (-94.73357, 38.95362)
End: Bellaire (-97.26699, 37.76251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.68 L · about $23.61
Round trip
$47.21
12.52 gal · 47.36 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.61 $47.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.62 $53.25
Premium $4.65 $29.13 $58.27
Diesel $5.30 $33.20 $66.41

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Lenexa and Bellaire. The current time is 10:20:20.

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.