How far is Pleasanton, KS from Lenexa, KS?

The driving distance from Pleasanton, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
59.22 mi
00h 54m
Flight
53.62 mi
86.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.62 mi
Kilometers
86.29 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.22 mi
Kilometers
95.31 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenexa
Wed, Apr 15, 7:16 PM CDT
Return by in Pleasanton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasanton
2026-04-15T18:21
Arrive Lenexa
Wed, Apr 15, 7:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasanton
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
Louisburg
KS

County seat in North Carolina

From Pleasanton
29 mi
00h 27m
To Lenexa
30.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    880 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    2244 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East 1100th Road

    1618 ft · 53 sec · East 1100th Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    54.7 mi · 56 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street

    1499 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 95th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 95th Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive SOUTH

    148 m · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Lenexa Drive

    561 ft · 26 sec · Lenexa Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Lenexa Drive

    635 ft · 33 sec · Lenexa Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rosehill Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Rosehill Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    78 m · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasanton and Lenexa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 1100th Road
55.3 mi · 93%
West 95th Street
1.19 mi · 2%
East 6th Street
0.43 mi · 1%
95th Street
0.28 mi
Lenexa Drive
0.23 mi
Main Street
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

East 1100th Road

Merge slight left

54.7 mi · 00h 57m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisburg
00h 27m from Pleasanton
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pleasanton and 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 Pleasanton to Lenexa?

The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Louisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Pleasanton and 30.3 miles from Lenexa.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pleasanton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lenexa.

Stop Ideas Near Louisburg

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

42 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

56 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lawrence

62 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasanton and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 53.62 mi (86.29 km).

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#1 Pleasanton

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

Population1,158
Coordinates38.1778100, -94.7113500
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Lenexa

#2 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population56,156
Coordinates38.9536200, -94.7335700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-94.71113, 38.177872)
End: (-94.73357, 38.953456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.91 L · about $7.88
Round trip
$15.76
4.18 gal · 15.82 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.88 $15.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.89 $17.78
Premium $4.65 $9.73 $19.45
Diesel $5.30 $11.09 $22.17

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasanton and Lenexa. The current time is 18:21:48.

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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.