How far is Lenexa, KS from Carbondale, KS?
The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Carbondale, KS is about 66 miles (106.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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Halfway Point
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Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lenexa and Carbondale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa and Carbondale.
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Start on the route
78 m · 21 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Rosehill Road
152 m · 21 sec · Rosehill Road
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Turn right onto Lenexa Drive
635 ft · 31 sec · Lenexa Drive
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Continue on Lenexa Drive
757 ft · 34 sec · Lenexa Drive
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Turn right onto West 95th Street
1033 ft · 20 sec · West 95th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
908 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 60 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, KS 10 West
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2141 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 10 West: Lawrence
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
27.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59: Ottawa
1654 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Iowa Street
690 ft · 15 sec · Iowa Street
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Continue on East 1300 Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · East 1300 Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56: Olathe, Council Grove
1067 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto North 300 Road
12.5 mi · 16 min · North 300 Road
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Continue on West 157th Street
9.8 mi · 13 min · West 157th Street
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Take the ramp right
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
962 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East 137th Street
53 m · 5 sec · East 137th Street
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Continue on Main Street
1455 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
40 m · 6 sec · South 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenexa and Carbondale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
KS 10 West
Continue straight
27.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lenexa and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carbondale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lenexa to Carbondale?
The road trip is about 66 miles (106.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Pleasant Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from Lenexa and 33.1 miles from Carbondale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Carbondale.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pleasant Grove.
Lawrence
Topeka
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Carbondale. Straight-line distance: 52.23 mi (84.06 km).
#1 Lenexa
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 56,156 |
| Coordinates | 38.9536200, -94.7335700 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carbondale
City in Osage County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,347 |
| Coordinates | 38.8186200, -95.6891500 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carbondale (-95.68915, 38.81862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.84 | $21.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.36 | $24.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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