How far is Lenexa, KS from Sedgwick, KS?

The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Sedgwick, KS is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.45 mi
03h 29m
Flight
162.2 mi
261.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.2 mi
Kilometers
261.04 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.45 mi
Kilometers
293.63 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sedgwick
Mon, May 4, 11:31 PM CDT
Return by in Lenexa
Tue, May 5, 3:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenexa
2026-05-04T20:02
Arrive Sedgwick
Mon, May 4, 11:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 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
Emporia
KS

County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Lenexa
91.1 mi
01h 44m
To Sedgwick
91.3 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    7.9 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 125th Street

    1002 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 125th Street

    2628 ft · 1 min · 125th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Southwest 125th Street

    3.9 mi · 10 min · Southwest 125th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on East 1st Street

    2666 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Harrison Avenue North

    1250 ft · 40 sec · Harrison Avenue North

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    1513 ft · 44 sec · East 4th Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Washington Avenue

    108 m · 16 sec · North Washington Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
96.3 mi · 53%
US 50
43.3 mi · 24%
US 50 West
25.4 mi · 14%
I 135 South
11.2 mi · 6%
Southwest 125th Street
3.95 mi · 2%
125th Street
0.69 mi
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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
162.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
01h 44m from Lenexa
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lenexa and Mostly Sunny near Sedgwick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 91.1 miles from Lenexa and 91.3 miles from Sedgwick.

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

The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.29 one way or $48.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lenexa and Mostly Sunny near Sedgwick.

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 Sedgwick. Straight-line distance: 162.2 mi (261.04 km).

Lenexa

#1 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Sedgwick

City in Kansas

Population1,657
Coordinates37.9166800, -97.4225400
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Start: Lenexa (-94.73357, 38.95362)
End: Sedgwick (-97.42254, 37.91668)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.37 L · about $24.29
Round trip
$48.57
12.88 gal · 48.74 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.29 $48.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.39 $54.78
Premium $4.65 $29.97 $59.94
Diesel $5.30 $34.16 $68.32

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lenexa and Sedgwick. The current time is 20:02:19.

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.