How far is Oskaloosa, KS from Lenexa, KS?
The driving distance from Oskaloosa, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oskaloosa and Lenexa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oskaloosa and Lenexa.
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Start on Jefferson Street
585 ft · 29 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Walnut Street
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
13.2 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto West Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Speedway Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Speedway Boulevard
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Continue on North 110th Street
1141 ft · 31 sec · North 110th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
1318 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
3007 ft · 37 sec · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
2081 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
1.1 mi · 1 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 Oskaloosa and Lenexa.
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.
Walnut Street
Keep slight right
13.2 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa to Lenexa?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Basehor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Oskaloosa and 25.3 miles from Lenexa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Oskaloosa and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lenexa.
Stop Ideas Near Basehor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Lansing Community and Economic Development
Edwardsville City Hall
James P. Davis Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Basehor.
Union Station
Lawrence
Independence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oskaloosa and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 35.94 mi (57.84 km).
#1 Oskaloosa
Township in Jefferson County, Kansas
| Population | 1,076 |
| Coordinates | 39.2152800, -95.3127500 |
| Altitude | 340 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
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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