How far is Lenexa, KS from Lyons, KS?

The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Lyons, KS is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.41 mi
03h 51m
Flight
191.8 mi
308.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.8 mi
Kilometers
308.67 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.41 mi
Kilometers
333.8 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lyons
Wed, Apr 15, 11:50 PM CDT
Return by in Lenexa
Thu, Apr 16, 3:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenexa
2026-04-15T19:58
Arrive Lyons
Wed, Apr 15, 11:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lenexa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Plymouth
KS

Human settlement in United States of America

From Lenexa
103.5 mi
01h 55m
To Lyons
103.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SSW
Destination
48°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Grand Avenue

    990 ft · 39 sec · South Grand Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Grand Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
96.3 mi · 46%
KS 150 West
68.7 mi · 33%
US 50
25.1 mi · 12%
Lenexa Drive
0.26 mi
West 95th Street
0.2 mi
South Grand Avenue
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

KS 150 West

Exit the roundabout

68.5 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
191.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 55m from Lenexa
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lenexa and Mostly Clear near Lyons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km) and usually takes 03h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Lenexa and 103.9 miles from Lyons.

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

The direct path is about 191.8 miles (308.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.60 one way or $55.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lenexa and Mostly Clear near Lyons.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

92 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Newton

97 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

114 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Lyons. Straight-line distance: 191.8 mi (308.67 km).

Lenexa

#1 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Lyons

City in Kansas, United States

Population3,433
Coordinates38.3450100, -98.2017300
Altitude512
CountryUnited States
Start: Lenexa (-94.73357, 38.95362)
End: Lyons (-98.20173, 38.34501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.71 L · about $27.60
Round trip
$55.21
14.64 gal · 55.42 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.60 $55.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.13 $62.26
Premium $4.65 $34.07 $68.13
Diesel $5.30 $38.83 $77.65

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lenexa and Lyons. The current time is 19:58:52.

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.