How far is Monmouth, KS from Lenexa, KS?
The driving distance from Monmouth, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 07m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monmouth and Lenexa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monmouth and Lenexa.
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Start on East 516th Avenue
3 m · 3 sec · East 516th Avenue
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Turn right onto South 93rd Street
156 m · 25 sec · South 93rd Street
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Turn right onto East 515th Avenue
882 ft · 39 sec · East 515th Avenue
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Continue on East 515th Avenue
61 m · 9 sec · East 515th Avenue
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Turn straight onto South 90th Street
1.5 mi · 6 min · South 90th Street
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Turn left
12.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn left
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Parkview Drive
57.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Parkview Drive
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Continue straight
49.3 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street
1499 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto West 95th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 95th Street
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Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive SOUTH
148 m · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Lenexa Drive
561 ft · 26 sec · Lenexa Drive
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Continue on Lenexa Drive
635 ft · 33 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 Monmouth and Lenexa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Parkview Drive
Turn left onto Parkview Drive
57.5 mi · 01h 05m
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 Cloudy leaving Monmouth and Mostly Clear near Lenexa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monmouth to Lenexa?
The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Prescott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Monmouth and 60.7 miles from Lenexa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Monmouth and Mostly Clear near Lenexa.
Stop Ideas Near Prescott
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 Prescott.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monmouth and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 110.45 mi (177.75 km).
#1 Monmouth
Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States
| Population | 3,109 |
| Coordinates | 37.3631100, -94.9369100 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| 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: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $16.82 | $33.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.76 | $41.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.66 | $47.31 |
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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