How far is Riverside, KS from Lenexa, KS?
The driving distance from Riverside, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 314.3 miles (505.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 276.6 miles (445.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Marion County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Lenexa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Lenexa.
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Start on the route
5 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 4 min
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Turn right
11.3 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto Sycamore Street
62.4 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
12.4 mi · 18 min · 10th Street
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Continue on East Santa Fe Avenue
35.9 mi · 41 min · East Santa Fe Avenue
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Continue on Limestone Road
52.9 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Limestone Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
111 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
822 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City
1367 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
94.6 mi · 1 hr 37 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 Riverside and Lenexa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
94.6 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Riverside 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 Riverside to Lenexa?
The road trip is about 314.3 miles (505.8 km) and usually takes 04h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lehigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.5 miles from Riverside and 154.8 miles from Lenexa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 276.6 miles (445.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.37 one way or $88.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Riverside and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lenexa.
Stop Ideas Near Lehigh
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 Lehigh.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 276.58 mi (445.12 km).
#1 Riverside
Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas
| Population | 72 |
| Coordinates | 38.2908500, -99.7873500 |
| Altitude | 668 |
| 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: 506 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 55m |
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 | $4.00 | $44.37 | $88.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $48.26 | $96.53 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $52.47 | $104.93 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $66.71 | $133.41 |
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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