How far is Overbrook, KS from Lenexa, KS?

The driving distance from Overbrook, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.9 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.51 mi
00h 56m
Flight
45.89 mi
73.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.89 mi
Kilometers
73.86 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.51 mi
Kilometers
90.95 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenexa
Tue, May 12, 9:12 PM CDT
Return by in Overbrook
Tue, May 12, 10:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Overbrook
2026-05-12T20:16
Arrive Lenexa
Tue, May 12, 9:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Overbrook
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
Lawrence
KS

City in Kansas, United States

From Overbrook
28.2 mi
00h 28m
To Lenexa
28.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    34 m · 10 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    658 ft · 21 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 157th Street

    3 mi · 4 min · West 157th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North 300 Road

    12.6 mi · 16 min · North 300 Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 59 North: Lawrence

    1066 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward KS 10 East: Olathe

    2184 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    26.6 mi · 29 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard

    119 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines

    3070 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35: Wichita, Des Moines

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Des Moines

    3082 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street

    805 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

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

    90 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West 95th Street

    58 m · 4 sec · West 95th Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive

    1165 ft · 57 sec · Lenexa Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Rosehill Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Rosehill Road

  19. 19

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    78 m · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Overbrook 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lawrence Trafficway
26.6 mi · 47%
North 300 Road
12.6 mi · 22%
US 59 North
9.57 mi · 17%
West 157th Street
3.03 mi · 5%
I 35
2.01 mi · 4%
I 35 North
1.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Lawrence Trafficway

Merge slight left onto South Lawrence Trafficway

26.6 mi · 00h 29m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
45.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
00h 28m from Overbrook
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Overbrook and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lenexa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Overbrook to Lenexa?

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Overbrook and 28.3 miles from Lenexa.

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

The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 $7.50 one way or $15.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Overbrook and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lenexa.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Topeka

38 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

58 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

71 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Overbrook and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 45.89 mi (73.86 km).

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#1 Overbrook

Human settlement in Osage County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,005
Coordinates38.7805600, -95.5572000
Altitude367
CountryUnited States
Lenexa

#2 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population56,156
Coordinates38.9536200, -94.7335700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Street (-95.557199, 38.780521)
End: (-94.73357, 38.953456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.55 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$15.01
3.98 gal · 15.1 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.50 $15.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.46 $16.93
Premium $4.65 $9.26 $18.52
Diesel $5.30 $10.55 $21.11

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Overbrook and Lenexa. The current time is 20:16:26.

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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.