How far is Mulvane, KS from Lenexa, KS?

The driving distance from Mulvane, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 191 miles (307.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
191.03 mi
02h 56m
Flight
170.33 mi
274.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.33 mi
Kilometers
274.12 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.03 mi
Kilometers
307.44 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenexa
Tue, Apr 14, 9:46 AM CDT
Return by in Mulvane
Tue, Apr 14, 12:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mulvane
2026-04-14T06:50
Arrive Lenexa
Tue, Apr 14, 9:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
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 Mulvane
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
Emporia
KS

County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Mulvane
95.4 mi
01h 28m
To Lenexa
95.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 23 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Prather Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Prather Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North 2nd Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 2nd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Southeast Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on South Baltimore Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Baltimore Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Southeast Boulevard

    5.1 mi · 8 min · South Southeast Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Turnpike Drive

    1210 ft · 26 sec · Turnpike Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    160 m · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35 North: El Dorado, Kansas City, Kansas Turnpike

    927 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    81.9 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Kansas Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  12. 12

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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street

    805 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

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

    90 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West 95th Street

    58 m · 4 sec · West 95th Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive

    1165 ft · 57 sec · Lenexa Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rosehill Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Rosehill Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    78 m · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mulvane 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
177 mi · 93%
South Southeast Boulevard
5.09 mi · 3%
Southeast Boulevard
2.39 mi · 1%
I 35 North
1.74 mi · 1%
South Baltimore Avenue
1.51 mi · 1%
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
0.95 mi
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight right

95.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
170.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
01h 28m from Mulvane
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mulvane and 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 Mulvane to Lenexa?

The road trip is about 191 miles (307.4 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Mulvane and 95.6 miles from Lenexa.

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

The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mulvane and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lenexa.

Stop Ideas Near Emporia

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

85 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

104 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mulvane and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 170.33 mi (274.12 km).

Mulvane

#1 Mulvane

City in Kansas, United States of America

Population6,566
Coordinates37.4744600, -97.2439300
Altitude376
CountryUnited States
Lenexa

#2 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population56,156
Coordinates38.9536200, -94.7335700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Prather Street (-97.243965, 37.474431)
End: (-94.73357, 38.953456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.52 L · about $25.42
Round trip
$50.83
13.48 gal · 51.04 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.42 $50.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.67 $57.33
Premium $4.65 $31.37 $62.74
Diesel $5.30 $35.75 $71.50

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Mulvane and Lenexa. The current time is 06:50:20.

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.