How far is Lindsborg, KS from Lenexa, KS?

The driving distance from Lindsborg, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
192.12 mi
02h 55m
Flight
160.59 mi
258.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.59 mi
Kilometers
258.45 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.12 mi
Kilometers
309.18 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenexa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 PM CDT
Return by in Lindsborg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindsborg
2026-04-23T13:12
Arrive Lenexa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindsborg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Alma
KS

County seat in Kansas

From Lindsborg
95.9 mi
01h 27m
To Lenexa
96.2 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    20 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Street

    2186 ft · 1 min · East Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Harrison Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · North Harrison Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Topeka

    2277 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    23.9 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

    2307 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    35.4 mi · 39 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard

    119 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines

    3070 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35: Wichita, Des Moines

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Des Moines

    3082 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street

    805 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College

    90 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West 95th Street

    58 m · 4 sec · West 95th Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive

    1165 ft · 57 sec · Lenexa Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Rosehill Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Rosehill Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    78 m · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi · 47%
South Lawrence Trafficway
35.4 mi · 18%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.9 mi · 13%
North Harrison Street
22.1 mi · 12%
Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 7%
I 35
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

74.7 mi · 01h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
160.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alma
01h 27m from Lindsborg
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lindsborg and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lenexa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.1 miles (309.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Lindsborg and 96.2 miles from Lenexa.

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

The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.57 one way or $51.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alma

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

54 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

92 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindsborg and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 160.59 mi (258.45 km).

Lindsborg

#1 Lindsborg

Town in Kansas, USA

Population3,276
Coordinates38.5736200, -97.6744800
Altitude406
CountryUnited States
Lenexa

#2 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population56,156
Coordinates38.9536200, -94.7335700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Street (-97.674348, 38.573621)
End: (-94.73357, 38.953456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 309 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.78 gal
25.66 L · about $25.57
Round trip
$51.13
13.56 gal · 51.32 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.5 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.57 $51.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.84 $57.67
Premium $4.65 $31.55 $63.11
Diesel $5.30 $35.96 $71.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lindsborg and Lenexa. The current time is 13:12:40.

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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.