How far is Lenexa, KS from Moundridge, KS?

The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Moundridge, KS is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.42 mi
03h 23m
Flight
159.14 mi
256.11 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Lenexa.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.14 mi
Kilometers
256.11 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.42 mi
Kilometers
295.18 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moundridge
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM CDT
Return by in Lenexa
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenexa
2026-04-23T06:14
Arrive Moundridge
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Emporia
KS

County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Lenexa
91.6 mi
01h 41m
To Moundridge
91.8 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph S
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 50 West: Newton

    60 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 West: Newton

    25.3 mi · 30 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 135 South, US 81 South, US 50 West: Wichita

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward First Street, Broadway Street

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    126 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    1369 ft · 33 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2685 ft · 31 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 13 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 260 West: Moundridge

    1204 ft · 33 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Arrowhead Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Arrowhead Road

  26. 26

    Continue on East Cole Street

    2774 ft · 1 min · East Cole Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cole Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
96.3 mi · 52%
US 50
43.3 mi · 24%
US 50 West
25.4 mi · 14%
First Street
14.4 mi · 8%
I 135 South
1.45 mi · 1%
Arrowhead Road
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Continue straight

57.3 mi · 00h 58m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
159.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
01h 41m from Lenexa
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lenexa and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moundridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Lenexa and 91.8 miles from Moundridge.

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

The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.40 one way or $48.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lenexa and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Moundridge.

Stop Ideas Near Emporia

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

85 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

104 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Moundridge. Straight-line distance: 159.14 mi (256.11 km).

Lenexa

#1 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Moundridge

City in McPherson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,861
Coordinates38.2030700, -97.5192100
Altitude455
CountryUnited States
Start: Lenexa (-94.73357, 38.95362)
End: Moundridge (-97.51921, 38.20307)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.5 L · about $24.40
Round trip
$48.80
12.94 gal · 49 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.40 $48.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.52 $55.03
Premium $4.65 $30.11 $60.22
Diesel $5.30 $34.32 $68.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lenexa and Moundridge. The current time is 06:14:20.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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