How far is Lenexa, KS from Valley Falls, KS?
The driving distance from Lenexa, KS to Valley Falls, KS is about 65 miles (104.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Leavenworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lenexa and Valley Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa and Valley Falls.
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Start on the route
78 m · 21 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Rosehill Road
152 m · 21 sec · Rosehill Road
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Turn right onto Lenexa Drive
635 ft · 31 sec · Lenexa Drive
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Continue on Lenexa Drive
757 ft · 34 sec · Lenexa Drive
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Turn right onto West 95th Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West 95th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 435 North
2254 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike
1593 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
3.5 mi · 4 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1552 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 North, KS 7 North: Lansing, Leavenworth, Tonganoxie
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 24 West, US 40 West: Basehor, Tonganoxie
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
2666 ft · 58 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on McLouth Road
15.6 mi · 22 min · McLouth Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
2833 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right
2100 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Street
901 ft · 40 sec · Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lenexa and Valley Falls.
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.
McLouth Road
Continue on McLouth Road
15.6 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lenexa and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Valley Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lenexa to Valley Falls?
The road trip is about 65 miles (104.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Tonganoxie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Lenexa and 32.5 miles from Valley Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Lenexa and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Valley Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Tonganoxie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tonganoxie.
Lawrence
Union Station
Topeka
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lenexa and Valley Falls. Straight-line distance: 47.34 mi (76.19 km).
#1 Lenexa
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 56,156 |
| Coordinates | 38.9536200, -94.7335700 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Valley Falls
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,152 |
| Coordinates | 39.3433300, -95.4602500 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Valley Falls (-95.46025, 39.34333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $12.15 | $24.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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