How far is Mission Hills, KS from Lenexa, KS?
The driving distance from Mission Hills, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mission Hills and Lenexa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mission Hills and Lenexa.
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Start on Verona Road
1279 ft · 58 sec · Verona Road
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Turn right onto West 63rd Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West 63rd Street
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Turn right onto Nall Avenue
113 m · 11 sec · Nall Avenue
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Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
2.5 mi · 5 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway
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Turn left onto I 35 South, US 56 West, US 69 South, US 169 South: Wichita
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street
1121 ft · 28 sec
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Turn slight left onto 95th Street East, Pittsburg State University, Brown Mackie College
62 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West 95th Street
874 ft · 18 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 Mission Hills and Lenexa.
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.
Shawnee Mission Parkway
Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
2.49 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mission Hills and Partly Sunny 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 Mission Hills to Lenexa?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Merriam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Mission Hills and 4.9 miles from Lenexa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mission Hills and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lenexa.
Stop Ideas Near Merriam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Merriam.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mission Hills and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 7.67 mi (12.35 km).
#1 Mission Hills
Census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California
| Population | 3,533 |
| Coordinates | 39.0177800, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| 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: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
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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