How far is Lenexa, KS from Kenneth, KS?
The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Kenneth, KS is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lenexa and Kenneth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa and Kenneth.
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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
1127 ft · 50 sec · Lenexa Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 95th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West 95th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 69 South: Fort Scott
1378 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Overland Parkway
5.2 mi · 6 min · Overland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward West 135th Street
1546 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto West 135th Street
3.6 mi · 5 min · West 135th Street
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Turn right onto Kenneth Road
1162 ft · 30 sec · Kenneth Road
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Continue on Kenneth Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Kenneth Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kenneth Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenexa and Kenneth.
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.
Overland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Overland Parkway
5.19 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Lenexa and Sunny near Kenneth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lenexa to Kenneth?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leawood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Lenexa and 6.4 miles from Kenneth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lenexa and Sunny near Kenneth.
Stop Ideas Near Leawood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Spring Hill City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leawood.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Kenneth. Straight-line distance: 9.44 mi (15.2 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 Kenneth
Township in Sheridan County, Kansas
| Population | 1,338 |
| Coordinates | 38.8550100, -94.6119000 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenneth (-94.6119, 38.85501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
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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