How far is Lenexa, KS from Bolton, KS?

The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Bolton, KS is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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
157.73 mi
03h 05m
Flight
137.17 mi
220.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.17 mi
Kilometers
220.75 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.73 mi
Kilometers
253.84 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:28 PM CDT
Return by in Lenexa
Wed, Apr 15, 2:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenexa
2026-04-14T20:23
Arrive Bolton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 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
Colony
KS

City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States

From Lenexa
78.9 mi
01h 32m
To Bolton
78.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Garnett

    1547 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Princeton Street

    12.4 mi · 14 min · South Princeton Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Street

    150 m · 6 sec · North State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South State Road

    9.9 mi · 11 min · South State Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    70.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    1081 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    9.9 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    26 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road
87.9 mi · 56%
I 35 South
40.5 mi · 26%
South Princeton Street
12.4 mi · 8%
US 59 South
0.29 mi
Lenexa Drive
0.26 mi
West 95th Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

South State Road

Continue straight

70.5 mi · 01h 22m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
137.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colony
01h 32m from Lenexa
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lenexa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Colony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Lenexa and 78.9 miles from Bolton.

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

The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Colony

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

101 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

112 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Bolton. Straight-line distance: 137.17 mi (220.75 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 Bolton

City in United States of America

Population1,634
Coordinates37.1567400, -95.8055400
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Lenexa (-94.73357, 38.95362)
End: Bolton (-95.80554, 37.15674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.07 L · about $21.00
Round trip
$42.01
11.14 gal · 42.14 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.00 $42.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.69 $47.38
Premium $4.65 $25.92 $51.85
Diesel $5.30 $29.54 $59.09

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 Lenexa and Bolton. The current time is 20:23:48.

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.