How far is Lenexa, KS from Cheney, KS?
The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Cheney, KS is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189 miles (304.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lenexa and Cheney.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa and Cheney.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
37.1 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
132.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400
2804 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
32.1 mi · 39 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward 383rd West
1532 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto South 383rd Street West
1 mi · 1 min · South 383rd Street West
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Continue on Cheney Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cheney Road
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Continue on North Main Street
3009 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Avenue
92 m · 10 sec · West 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenexa and Cheney.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
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133 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lenexa and Mostly Sunny near Cheney.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lenexa to Cheney?
The road trip is about 208.2 miles (335.1 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Lenexa and 104.2 miles from Cheney.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189 miles (304.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.72 one way or $55.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lenexa and Mostly Sunny near Cheney.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Cheney. Straight-line distance: 188.93 mi (304.06 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 Cheney
Human settlement in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,173 |
| Coordinates | 37.6300100, -97.7825500 |
| Altitude | 423 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cheney (-97.78255, 37.63001)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.72 | $55.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.26 | $62.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.21 | $68.41 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.98 | $77.97 |
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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