How far is Lenexa, KS from Oakley, KS?
The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Oakley, KS is about 349.6 miles (562.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 329.1 miles (529.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lenexa and Oakley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa and Oakley.
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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
36.7 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit right
2384 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
13.4 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
198.7 mi · 3 hr 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West, Oakley, Sharon Springs
1045 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 83 Bypass
1263 ft · 55 sec · US Highway 83 Bypass
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 83 Bypass
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenexa and Oakley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
199 mi · 03h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lenexa and Mostly Sunny near Oakley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lenexa to Oakley?
The road trip is about 349.6 miles (562.6 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.4 miles from Lenexa and 175.2 miles from Oakley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 329.1 miles (529.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.50 one way or $92.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lenexa and Mostly Sunny near Oakley.
Stop Ideas Near Trenton
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 Trenton.
Hutchinson
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Oakley. Straight-line distance: 329.13 mi (529.69 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 Oakley
City in Kansas
| Population | 2,030 |
| Coordinates | 39.1333400, -100.8637600 |
| Altitude | 934 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakley (-100.86376, 39.13334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $46.50 | $92.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $52.44 | $104.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $57.38 | $114.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $65.40 | $130.80 |
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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