How far is Lenexa, KS from Parker, KS?

The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Parker, KS is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
50.54 mi
01h 12m
Flight
45.4 mi
73.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.4 mi
Kilometers
73.06 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.54 mi
Kilometers
81.33 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parker
Wed, Apr 15, 7:43 PM CDT
Return by in Lenexa
Wed, Apr 15, 8:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenexa
2026-04-15T18:31
Arrive Parker
Wed, Apr 15, 7:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Paola
KS

City in Kansas

From Lenexa
25.3 mi
00h 36m
To Parker
25.2 mi
00h 36m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South, KS 7: Paola

    1618 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    30.1 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 7: Mound City

    1303 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Plum Creek Road

    5.1 mi · 10 min · Plum Creek Road

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 1077

    4 mi · 10 min · County Road 1077

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 2100th Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West 2100th Road

  16. 16

    Continue on East Woodward Street

    2664 ft · 1 min · East Woodward Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Center Avenue

    1016 ft · 28 sec · North Center Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Center Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
8.02 mi · 16%
Plum Creek Road
5.08 mi · 10%
County Road 1077
4 mi · 8%
West 2100th Road
1.51 mi · 3%
East Woodward Street
0.5 mi · 1%
US 169 South
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

30.1 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
45.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paola
00h 36m from Lenexa
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lenexa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Paola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Lenexa and 25.2 miles from Parker.

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

The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lenexa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Parker.

Stop Ideas Near Paola

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

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

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Lawrence

54 mi away
413 East 7th Street
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Lee's Summit

58 mi away
217 SW Main St.
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Union Station

63 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

69 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Parker. Straight-line distance: 45.4 mi (73.06 km).

Lenexa

#1 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population56,156
Coordinates38.9536200, -94.7335700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
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#2 Parker

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,052
Coordinates38.3283500, -94.9919100
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Lenexa (-94.73357, 38.95362)
End: Parker (-94.99191, 38.32835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.75 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.42
3.56 gal · 13.5 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.71 $13.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.57 $15.14
Premium $4.65 $8.28 $16.57
Diesel $5.30 $9.44 $18.88

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lenexa and Parker. The current time is 18:31:26.

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.