How far is Lenexa, KS from Quinter, KS?

The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Quinter, KS is about 314.8 miles (506.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 295.3 miles (475.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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
314.82 mi
05h 26m
Flight
295.28 mi
475.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
295.28 mi
Kilometers
475.2 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.82 mi
Kilometers
506.65 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quinter
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM CDT
Return by in Lenexa
Sun, Apr 19, 1:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenexa
2026-04-19T02:44
Arrive Quinter
Sun, Apr 19, 8:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:06 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
Solomon
KS

Human settlement in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America

From Lenexa
157.1 mi
02h 43m
To Quinter
157.8 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WNW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, KS 10 West

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2141 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 10 West: Lawrence

    1118 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    2384 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    13.4 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    167.3 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Quinter

    1075 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Castle Rock Street

    45 m · 4 sec · Castle Rock Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Highway 212

    2325 ft · 1 min · Highway 212

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    3016 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto Old Highway 40

    829 ft · 23 sec · Old Highway 40

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Highway 40

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
167 mi · 53%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 29%
KS 10 West
37.3 mi · 12%
Kansas Turnpike
14.3 mi · 5%
I 435 West
1.21 mi
I 35 South
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

167 mi · 02h 47m

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
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
295.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Solomon
02h 43m from Lenexa
Leave By
6:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lenexa and Sunny near Quinter.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314.8 miles (506.7 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Solomon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.1 miles from Lenexa and 157.8 miles from Quinter.

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

The direct path is about 295.3 miles (475.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.90 one way or $83.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lenexa and Sunny near Quinter.

Stop Ideas Near Solomon

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

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

RAIL

Newton

97 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

108 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Quinter. Straight-line distance: 295.28 mi (475.2 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 Quinter

City in Gove County, Kansas, United States

Population1,073
Coordinates39.0694500, -100.2323600
Altitude813
CountryUnited States
Start: Lenexa (-94.73357, 38.95362)
End: Quinter (-100.23236, 39.06945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 507 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.11 gal
42.05 L · about $41.90
Round trip
$83.79
22.22 gal · 84.1 L
Estimated CO2
98.7 kg one way
Round trip: 197.5 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.90 $83.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.25 $94.50
Premium $4.65 $51.71 $103.41
Diesel $5.30 $58.93 $117.85

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lenexa and Quinter. The current time is 02:44:01.

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.