How far is Prospect, KS from Lenexa, KS?
The driving distance from Prospect, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prospect and Lenexa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect and Lenexa.
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Start on South Tyler Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · South Tyler Road
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Turn right onto West Kellogg Drive
845 ft · 18 sec · West Kellogg Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 54 East, US 400 East
1228 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 16 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City, Oklahoma City
137 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right
95.5 mi · 1 hr 38 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 Prospect and Lenexa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight right
95.5 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Prospect and Sunny near Lenexa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prospect to Lenexa?
The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.7 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?
Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.5 miles from Prospect and 94.8 miles from Lenexa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prospect and Sunny near Lenexa.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emporia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prospect and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 173.07 mi (278.53 km).
#1 Prospect
Township in Butler County, Kansas
| Population | 2,402 |
| Coordinates | 37.6344600, -97.4469900 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| 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: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $25.19 | $50.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.41 | $56.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.09 | $62.18 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.43 | $70.86 |
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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