How far is Lincoln, KS from Lenexa, KS?
The driving distance from Lincoln, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Riley County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Lenexa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Lenexa.
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Start on North 2nd Street
70 m · 15 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
3162 ft · 2 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
28.9 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 170th Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · North 170th Road
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Turn right
35.9 mi · 42 min
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Turn right onto Milford Lake Road South
2.4 mi · 4 min · Milford Lake Road South
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Take the ramp left
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
59 mi · 59 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
2307 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway
35.4 mi · 39 min · South Lawrence Trafficway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard
119 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines
3070 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35: Wichita, Des Moines
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Des Moines
3082 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street
805 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College
90 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West 95th Street
58 m · 4 sec · West 95th Street
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Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive
1165 ft · 57 sec · Lenexa Drive
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Turn left onto Rosehill Road
152 m · 19 sec · Rosehill Road
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Turn right
22 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
78 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Lenexa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
59 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Lenexa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Lenexa?
The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.8 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Zeandale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Lincoln and 108 miles from Lenexa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 10:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.60 one way or $55.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Lenexa.
Stop Ideas Near Zeandale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zeandale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 183.26 mi (294.93 km).
#1 Lincoln
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,207 |
| Coordinates | 39.0408400, -98.1447700 |
| Altitude | 432 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lenexa
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 56,156 |
| Coordinates | 38.9536200, -94.7335700 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.73357, 38.953456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.60 | $55.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.13 | $62.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.07 | $68.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.83 | $77.65 |
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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