How far is Lenexa, KS from Centropolis, KS?

The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Centropolis, KS is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.25 mi
00h 58m
Flight
37.03 mi
59.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.03 mi
Kilometers
59.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.25 mi
Kilometers
74.43 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centropolis
Mon, Apr 13, 12:54 PM CDT
Return by in Lenexa
Mon, Apr 13, 1:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenexa
2026-04-13T11:55
Arrive Centropolis
Mon, Apr 13, 12:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lenexa
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
Edgerton
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Lenexa
23.1 mi
00h 29m
To Centropolis
23.1 mi
00h 29m

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
82°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    33.2 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 North: Lawrence

    2291 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Stafford Road

    1476 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Stafford Road

    4.4 mi · 11 min · Stafford Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Barnes Avenue

    1156 ft · 34 sec · Barnes Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 9th Street

    100 m · 14 sec · North 9th Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
35 mi · 76%
US 59 North
5.61 mi · 12%
Stafford Road
4.71 mi · 10%
Lenexa Drive
0.26 mi · 1%
Barnes Avenue
0.22 mi
West 95th Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Continue straight

33.2 mi · 00h 36m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edgerton
00h 29m from Lenexa
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lenexa and Partly Sunny near Centropolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Edgerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Lenexa and 23.1 miles from Centropolis.

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

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lenexa and Partly Sunny near Centropolis.

Stop Ideas Near Edgerton

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

30 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

51 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

57 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

62 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Centropolis. Straight-line distance: 37.03 mi (59.59 km).

Lenexa

#1 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Centropolis

Township in Franklin County, Kansas

Population1,017
Coordinates38.7161200, -95.3502500
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Lenexa (-94.73357, 38.95362)
End: Centropolis (-95.35025, 38.71612)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.18 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.29
3.26 gal · 12.36 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.15 $12.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.93 $13.86
Premium $4.65 $7.59 $15.17
Diesel $5.30 $8.65 $17.29

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 Centropolis. The current time is 11:55:23.

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.