How far is Lenexa, KS from Lawrence, KS?
The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Lawrence, KS is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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Halfway Point
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City in 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 Lawrence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa and Lawrence.
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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
1.4 km · 60 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, KS 10 West
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2141 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 10 West: Lawrence
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 23rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue on East 23rd Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East 23rd Street
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Turn right onto Haskell Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Haskell Avenue
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
2647 ft · 57 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Barker Avenue
108 m · 10 sec · Barker Avenue
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Continue on Connecticut Street
2140 ft · 1 min · Connecticut Street
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Turn left onto East 11th Street
659 ft · 21 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn right onto New Hampshire Street
2721 ft · 1 min · New Hampshire Street
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
51 m · 9 sec · East 7th Street
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Turn right
46 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenexa and Lawrence.
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.
KS 10 West
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22.5 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lenexa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lenexa to Lawrence?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
De Soto is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Lenexa and 15.8 miles from Lawrence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lenexa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lawrence.
Stop Ideas Near De Soto
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 De Soto.
Lawrence
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Lawrence. Straight-line distance: 26.98 mi (43.42 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 Lawrence
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 27 |
| Coordinates | 38.9716700, -95.2352500 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lawrence (-95.23525, 38.97167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $3.91 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.28 | $4.75 | $9.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
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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