How far is Lenexa, KS from Stockton, KS?

The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Stockton, KS is about 300.1 miles (482.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m 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
300.08 mi
05h 20m
Flight
244.92 mi
394.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.92 mi
Kilometers
394.16 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.08 mi
Kilometers
482.93 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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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 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockton
Tue, Apr 14, 7:24 PM CDT
Return by in Lenexa
Wed, Apr 15, 12:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lenexa
2026-04-14T14:04
Arrive Stockton
Tue, Apr 14, 7:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 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
Abilene
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Lenexa
149.8 mi
02h 40m
To Stockton
150.3 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph SSW
Destination
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    115.5 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 183, Hays, Stockton

    1010 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Vine Street

    79 m · 7 sec · North Vine Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Vine Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Vine Street

  22. 22

    Continue on 250th Avenue

    35.6 mi · 43 min · 250th Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on South Cedar Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Cedar Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2814 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Water Street

    529 ft · 23 sec · North Water Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
115 mi · 38%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 31%
KS 10 West
37.3 mi · 12%
250th Avenue
35.6 mi · 12%
Kansas Turnpike
14.3 mi · 5%
I 435 West
1.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

115 mi · 01h 55m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
244.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Abilene
02h 40m from Lenexa
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lenexa and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.1 miles (482.9 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Lenexa and 150.3 miles from Stockton.

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

The direct path is about 244.9 miles (394.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.93 one way or $79.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lenexa and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stockton.

Stop Ideas Near Abilene

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

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

RAIL

Newton

97 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

114 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 244.92 mi (394.16 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 Stockton

City in Rooks County, Kansas, United States

Population1,234
Coordinates39.4380700, -99.2651000
Altitude549
CountryUnited States
Start: Lenexa (-94.73357, 38.95362)
End: Stockton (-99.2651, 39.43807)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.59 gal
40.08 L · about $39.93
Round trip
$79.87
21.18 gal · 80.16 L
Estimated CO2
94.1 kg one way
Round trip: 188.2 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.93 $79.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.04 $90.08
Premium $4.65 $49.29 $98.57
Diesel $5.30 $56.17 $112.34

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Lenexa and Stockton. The current time is 14:04:02.

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.