How far is Lyndon, KS from Lenexa, KS?

The driving distance from Lyndon, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.05 mi
01h 07m
Flight
56.45 mi
90.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.45 mi
Kilometers
90.85 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.05 mi
Kilometers
104.69 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenexa
Wed, Apr 15, 9:13 PM CDT
Return by in Lyndon
Wed, Apr 15, 10:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lyndon
2026-04-15T20:06
Arrive Lenexa
Wed, Apr 15, 9:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lyndon
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
Ottawa
KS

Town in Kansas, United States

From Lyndon
41.3 mi
00h 33m
To Lenexa
23.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Topeka Avenue

    13.5 mi · 17 min · Topeka Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the exit sharp left

    1204 ft · 30 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  4. 4

    Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street

    805 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

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

    90 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto West 95th Street

    58 m · 4 sec · West 95th Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive

    1165 ft · 57 sec · Lenexa Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rosehill Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Rosehill Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    78 m · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Topeka Avenue
80.4 mi · 124%
I 35 North
1.56 mi · 2%
Lenexa Drive
0.22 mi
95th Street
0.21 mi
Rosehill Road
0.09 mi
West 95th Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Topeka Avenue

Merge slight left

66.6 mi · 01h 09m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
56.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ottawa
00h 33m from Lyndon
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lyndon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lenexa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Ottawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Lyndon and 23.8 miles from Lenexa.

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

The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.67 one way or $17.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lyndon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lenexa.

Stop Ideas Near Ottawa

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

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

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Lawrence

40 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

59 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

79 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

84 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lyndon and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 56.45 mi (90.85 km).

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#1 Lyndon

City in the United States

Population1,013
Coordinates38.6100100, -95.6844300
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Lenexa

#2 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population56,156
Coordinates38.9536200, -94.7335700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Topeka Avenue (-95.68445, 38.61001)
End: (-94.73357, 38.953456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
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.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.69 L · about $8.67
Round trip
$17.35
4.6 gal · 17.38 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.67 $17.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.78 $19.56
Premium $4.65 $10.70 $21.41
Diesel $5.30 $12.20 $24.40

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lyndon and Lenexa. The current time is 20:06:28.

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.