How far is Norton, KS from Lenexa, KS?
The driving distance from Norton, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 282 miles (453.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norton and Lenexa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norton and Lenexa.
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Start on North 2nd Avenue
9 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto West Wilton Street
763 ft · 39 sec · West Wilton Street
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Turn left onto North State Street
1739 ft · 31 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto East Holme Street
14.1 mi · 17 min · East Holme Street
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Continue on Highway 36
17 mi · 20 min · Highway 36
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Continue on West State Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto East 100 Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · East 100 Road
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Continue on Central Avenue
1303 ft · 33 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
28.6 mi · 34 min · 6th Street
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Turn right
11.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto West 40th Drive
44.8 mi · 55 min · West 40th Drive
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Continue on Fox Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Fox Road
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Continue on Elk Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Elk Road
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Continue on Dove Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Dove Road
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Continue on Deer Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Deer Road
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Continue on 18th Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · 18th Road
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Continue on West Crawford Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Crawford Street
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Continue on 18th Road
7.8 mi · 9 min · 18th Road
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Continue on Barton Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Barton Road
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Turn right onto Cavalry Road
4 mi · 5 min · Cavalry Road
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Turn left onto Madison Road
9.1 mi · 11 min · Madison Road
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Turn right
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
82 m · 3 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
49 m · 2 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
5.6 mi · 9 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Continue on Fort Riley Boulevard
2191 ft · 1 min · Fort Riley Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward Junction I-70, Zeandale
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East, Topeka
1046 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
35.7 mi · 36 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
2307 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway
35.4 mi · 39 min · South Lawrence Trafficway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard
119 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines
3070 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35: Wichita, Des Moines
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Des Moines
3082 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street
805 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 95th Street, Pittsburgh State University, Brown Mackie College
90 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West 95th Street
58 m · 4 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 Norton and Lenexa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
West 40th Drive
Turn left onto West 40th Drive
44.8 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Norton 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 Norton to Lenexa?
The road trip is about 321.3 miles (517.1 km) and usually takes 05h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clay Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.5 miles from Norton and 160.8 miles from Lenexa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 282 miles (453.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.76 one way or $85.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norton and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lenexa.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norton and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 282 mi (453.84 km).
#1 Norton
City in Norton County, Kansas
| Population | 2,709 |
| Coordinates | 39.8338900, -99.8915100 |
| Altitude | 705 |
| 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: 517 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $42.76 | $85.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.23 | $96.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.78 | $105.55 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.15 | $120.29 |
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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