How far is Lenexa, KS from Hillsboro, KS?

The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Hillsboro, KS is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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
152.79 mi
02h 49m
Flight
139.65 mi
224.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.65 mi
Kilometers
224.75 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.79 mi
Kilometers
245.89 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 AM CDT
Return by in Lenexa
Sat, Apr 18, 4:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenexa
2026-04-17T22:24
Arrive Hillsboro
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Lebo
KS

City in Coffey County, Kansas, United States of America

From Lenexa
76.3 mi
01h 24m
To Hillsboro
76.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.3 mi · 58 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton

    1268 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    132 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion

    856 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    58 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Ash St;Indigo Road

    88 m · 7 sec · North Ash St;Indigo Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Ash St; Indigo Road

    2167 ft · 53 sec · North Ash St; Indigo Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North Ash Street

    1451 ft · 58 sec · North Ash Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West A Street

    145 m · 21 sec · West A Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East A Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
96.3 mi · 63%
US 50
25.1 mi · 16%
KS 150 West
13.4 mi · 9%
North Ash Street
0.27 mi
Lenexa Drive
0.26 mi
North Ash St
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Continue straight

57.3 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
139.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebo
01h 24m from Lenexa
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lenexa and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hillsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.8 miles (245.9 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Lebo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Lenexa and 76.5 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.33 one way or $40.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lenexa and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hillsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Lebo

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

72 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

82 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 139.65 mi (224.75 km).

Lenexa

#1 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Hillsboro

City in Kansas, United States

Population2,762
Coordinates38.3519600, -97.2044700
Altitude436
CountryUnited States
Start: Lenexa (-94.73357, 38.95362)
End: Hillsboro (-97.20447, 38.35196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.41 L · about $20.33
Round trip
$40.65
10.78 gal · 40.82 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.33 $40.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.92 $45.85
Premium $4.65 $25.09 $50.17
Diesel $5.30 $28.59 $57.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lenexa and Hillsboro. The current time is 22:24:47.

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.