How far is Lenexa, KS from Lecompton, KS?

The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Lecompton, KS is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36 miles (58 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
45.65 mi
00h 55m
Flight
36.05 mi
58.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.05 mi
Kilometers
58.02 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.65 mi
Kilometers
73.46 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lecompton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:37 PM CDT
Return by in Lenexa
Thu, Oct 15, 6:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenexa
2026-10-15T16:42
Arrive Lecompton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Eudora
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Lenexa
22.8 mi
00h 27m
To Lecompton
22.9 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph W
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, KS 10 West

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2141 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 10 West: Lawrence

    1118 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto East 850 Road

    848 ft · 21 sec · East 850 Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 1800 Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · North 1800 Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East 600 Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · East 600 Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Eisenhower Memorial Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Woodson Avenue

    1247 ft · 36 sec · East Woodson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Elmore Street

    44 m · 6 sec · Elmore Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elmore Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
KS 10 West
36.9 mi · 81%
North 1800 Road
2.53 mi · 6%
East 600 Road
2.26 mi · 5%
I 435 West
1.21 mi · 3%
I 35 South
1.03 mi · 2%
Eisenhower Memorial Drive
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

KS 10 West

Continue straight

36.7 mi · 00h 40m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
36 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eudora
00h 27m from Lenexa
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lenexa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lecompton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Eudora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Lenexa and 22.9 miles from Lecompton.

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

The direct path is about 36 miles (58 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.44 one way or $12.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lenexa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lecompton.

Stop Ideas Near Eudora

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

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

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Lawrence

12 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

47 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Topeka

50 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Independence

60 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Lecompton. Straight-line distance: 36.05 mi (58.02 km).

Lenexa

#1 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Lecompton

City in Douglas County, Kansas, United States of America

Population659
Coordinates39.0444400, -95.3947000
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Lenexa (-94.73357, 38.95362)
End: Lecompton (-95.3947, 39.04444)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.1 L · about $6.44
Round trip
$12.88
3.22 gal · 12.2 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.00 $6.44 $12.88
Mid-grade $4.35 $7.01 $14.01
Premium $4.73 $7.62 $15.23
Diesel $6.02 $9.68 $19.37

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lenexa and Lecompton. The current time is 16:42:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.