How far is Lenexa, KS from Reno, KS?

The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Reno, KS is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.64 mi
00h 42m
Flight
21.82 mi
35.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.82 mi
Kilometers
35.11 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.64 mi
Kilometers
50.92 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reno
Thu, Apr 16, 3:29 AM CDT
Return by in Lenexa
Thu, Apr 16, 4:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenexa
2026-04-16T02:47
Arrive Reno
Thu, Apr 16, 3:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lenexa
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Edwardsville
KS

City in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States of America

From Lenexa
15.8 mi
00h 21m
To Reno
15.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West 95th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 435 North

    2254 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike

    1593 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    15.6 mi · 16 min · Kansas Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Tonganoxie, Eudora

    1889 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 222nd Street

    2248 ft · 50 sec · 222nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Woodend Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Woodend Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Woodend Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
15.6 mi · 49%
I 435 North
10.8 mi · 34%
West 95th Street
2.27 mi · 7%
Woodend Road
1.42 mi · 4%
222nd Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Tonganoxie
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

15.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edwardsville
00h 21m from Lenexa
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Lenexa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Reno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edwardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Lenexa and 15.8 miles from Reno.

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

The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Lenexa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Reno.

Stop Ideas Near Edwardsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Edwardsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shawnee Town
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Shawnee Town

Shawnee , KS
11501 W 57th St, Shawnee, KS 66203
Rating 4.6/5 112 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Parkville City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Parkville City Hall

Parkville , MO
8880 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Country Club Plaza
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Country Club Plaza

Kansas City , MO
4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112, United States
Rating 4.5/5 9,627 reviews Shopping mall
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Overlook at Quality Hill

Kansas City , MO
1031 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Rating 4.7/5 19 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edwardsville.

RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

34 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lawrence

37 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

42 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Reno. Straight-line distance: 21.82 mi (35.11 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 Reno

City in United States of America

Population1,526
Coordinates39.0511100, -95.1199700
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Lenexa (-94.73357, 38.95362)
End: Reno (-95.11997, 39.05111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.45
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.22 $8.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.76 $9.53
Premium $4.65 $5.21 $10.42
Diesel $5.30 $5.94 $11.88

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lenexa and Reno. The current time is 02:47:03.

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.