How far is Newbury, KS from Lenexa, KS?

The driving distance from Newbury, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
88.8 mi
01h 26m
Flight
77.92 mi
125.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.92 mi
Kilometers
125.4 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.8 mi
Kilometers
142.91 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenexa
Sat, Apr 18, 1:29 PM CDT
Return by in Newbury
Sat, Apr 18, 2:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newbury
2026-04-18T12:03
Arrive Lenexa
Sat, Apr 18, 1:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newbury
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
Lecompton
KS

City in Douglas County, Kansas, United States of America

From Newbury
44.3 mi
00h 43m
To Lenexa
44.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Newbury Road

    1787 ft · 1 min · Newbury Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1835 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2448 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Newbury Avenue

    2322 ft · 1 min · Newbury Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1315 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Snokomo Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Snokomo Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1405 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.7 mi · 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 Newbury 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
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lawrence Trafficway
35.4 mi · 40%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
30.3 mi · 34%
Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 16%
I 35
2.01 mi · 2%
Snokomo Road
1.65 mi · 2%
I 35 North
1.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Lawrence Trafficway

Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

35.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lecompton
00h 43m from Newbury
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Newbury and 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 Newbury to Lenexa?

The road trip is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Lecompton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Newbury and 44.5 miles from Lenexa.

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

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lecompton

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

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

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Lawrence

16 mi away
413 East 7th Street
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Topeka

23 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
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Union Station

70 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

83 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newbury and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 77.92 mi (125.4 km).

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#1 Newbury

City in United States of America

Population1,024
Coordinates39.0847200, -96.1752700
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Lenexa

#2 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population56,156
Coordinates38.9536200, -94.7335700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Newbury Road (-96.175269, 39.084628)
End: (-94.73357, 38.953456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.86 L · about $11.80
Round trip
$23.61
6.26 gal · 23.72 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.80 $23.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.31 $26.62
Premium $4.65 $14.57 $29.13
Diesel $5.30 $16.60 $33.20

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Newbury and Lenexa. The current time is 12:03:34.

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.