How far is Lenexa, KS from Monmouth, KS?
The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Monmouth, KS is about 131 miles (210.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lenexa and Monmouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa and Monmouth.
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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
106.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Overland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
97 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road
7.6 mi · 11 min · West Atkinson Road
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Turn right
13 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto South 90th Street
1.6 mi · 6 min · South 90th Street
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Turn right onto East 516th Avenue
1026 ft · 45 sec · East 516th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 516th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenexa and Monmouth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Overland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Overland Parkway
107 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Lenexa and Partly Cloudy near Monmouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lenexa to Monmouth?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.8 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Prescott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.6 miles from Lenexa and 65.4 miles from Monmouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lenexa and Partly Cloudy near Monmouth.
Stop Ideas Near Prescott
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 Prescott.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Monmouth. Straight-line distance: 110.45 mi (177.75 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 Monmouth
Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
| Population | 3,109 |
| Coordinates | 37.3631100, -94.9369100 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monmouth (-94.93691, 37.36311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.65 | $39.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.50 | $49.01 |
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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