How far is Lenexa, KS from Johnson, KS?
The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Johnson, KS is about 422.1 miles (679.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 392.4 miles (631.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 19m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Reno County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lenexa and Johnson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa and Johnson.
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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
57.3 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton
1268 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
132 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
814 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
42.8 mi · 51 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 West: Newton
60 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, KS 15: Hutchinson
39.9 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
39.7 mi · 45 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
54 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
68.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
833 ft · 11 sec
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Turn straight
32.4 mi · 39 min
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Turn right
16.6 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
48.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2605 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Grant Avenue
60 m · 7 sec · West Grant Avenue
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Turn right
30 m · 9 sec
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Turn right
33 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenexa and Johnson.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 50
Exit the roundabout
68.3 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Lenexa and Sunny near Johnson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lenexa to Johnson?
The road trip is about 422.1 miles (679.3 km) and usually takes 08h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Partridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 210.6 miles from Lenexa and 211.4 miles from Johnson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 392.4 miles (631.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $56.15 one way or $112.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lenexa and Sunny near Johnson.
Stop Ideas Near Partridge
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 Partridge.
Hutchinson
Newton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Johnson. Straight-line distance: 392.4 mi (631.51 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 Johnson
This Great Plains community is the county seat of Stanton County, Kansas.
| Population | 1,321 |
| Coordinates | 37.5705700, -101.7510000 |
| Altitude | 1017 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson (-101.751, 37.57057)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 679 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 15m |
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 | $56.15 | $112.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $63.33 | $126.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $69.30 | $138.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $78.98 | $157.95 |
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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