How far is Paola, KS from Lenexa, KS?
The driving distance from Paola, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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City in Kansas, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paola and Lenexa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paola and Lenexa.
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Start on South Silver Street
68 m · 14 sec · South Silver Street
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Turn right onto West Peoria Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Peoria Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hedge Lane
89 m · 12 sec · Hedge Lane
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Turn right onto Baptiste Drive
1456 ft · 40 sec · Baptiste Drive
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Turn left onto US 169 North, KS 7 North: Olathe
1424 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
1.6 mi · 2 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 Paola 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.
US 169 North
Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paola 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 Paola to Lenexa?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Spring Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Paola and 14.8 miles from Lenexa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.03 one way or $8.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paola and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lenexa.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Leawood Community Center
City of Lenexa - City Hall
Linda Leeper for Lenexa City Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Hill.
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paola and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 27.5 mi (44.25 km).
#1 Paola
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,108 |
| Coordinates | 38.5722400, -94.8791300 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.03 | $8.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.55 | $9.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.68 | $11.35 |
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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