How far is Osage City, KS from Lenexa, KS?

The driving distance from Osage City, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.97 mi
01h 14m
Flight
62.83 mi
101.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.83 mi
Kilometers
101.12 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.97 mi
Kilometers
114.21 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenexa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM CDT
Return by in Osage City
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osage City
2026-04-23T03:03
Arrive Lenexa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osage City
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
Ottawa
KS

Town in Kansas, United States

From Osage City
35.4 mi
00h 37m
To Lenexa
35.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osage City and Lenexa.

  1. 1

    Start on South 6th Street

    87 m · 15 sec · South 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1562 ft · 31 sec · Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto North 9th Street

    839 ft · 17 sec · North 9th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Laing Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Laing Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West 237th Street

    6.3 mi · 11 min · West 237th Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 237th Street

    47 m · 2 sec · East 237th Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto East 237th Street

    11.1 mi · 19 min · East 237th Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Kansas City

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 37 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 Osage City and Lenexa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
36.4 mi · 51%
East 237th Street
22.6 mi · 32%
West 237th Street
6.31 mi · 9%
Laing Street
1 mi · 1%
Market Street
0.3 mi
Lenexa Drive
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

34.6 mi · 00h 37m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ottawa
00h 37m from Osage City
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Osage City and Slight 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 Osage City to Lenexa?

The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Ottawa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Osage City and 35.5 miles from Lenexa.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ottawa

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

40 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

59 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

79 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

84 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osage City and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 62.83 mi (101.12 km).

Osage City

#1 Osage City

City in Osage County, Kansas, United States

Population2,809
Coordinates38.6339000, -95.8258200
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Lenexa

#2 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population56,156
Coordinates38.9536200, -94.7335700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: South 6th Street (-95.825658, 38.633901)
End: (-94.73357, 38.953456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.5 gal
9.48 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
5 gal · 18.96 L
Estimated CO2
22.2 kg one way
Round trip: 44.4 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.63 $21.27
Premium $4.65 $11.64 $23.27
Diesel $5.30 $13.26 $26.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Osage City and Lenexa. The current time is 03:03:49.

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.