How far is Rock Creek, KS from Lenexa, KS?

The driving distance from Rock Creek, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
63.19 mi
01h 11m
Flight
47.58 mi
76.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.58 mi
Kilometers
76.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.19 mi
Kilometers
101.7 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenexa
Wed, Apr 22, 7:45 PM CDT
Return by in Rock Creek
Wed, Apr 22, 8:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Creek
2026-04-22T18:33
Arrive Lenexa
Wed, Apr 22, 7:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Creek
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
Kanwaka
KS

Township in Douglas County, Kansas

From Rock Creek
35.9 mi
00h 35m
To Lenexa
27.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Creek and Lenexa.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    50 m · 13 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    34 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto 110th Street

    643 ft · 20 sec · 110th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Rock Creek Road

    834 ft · 28 sec · Rock Creek Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    12 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Kansas City

    1.3 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    2439 ft · 32 sec · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 13 min · Kansas Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

    2307 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

    35.4 mi · 39 min · South Lawrence Trafficway

  13. 13

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

    119 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

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

    3070 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    3082 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street

    805 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

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

    90 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West 95th Street

    58 m · 4 sec · West 95th Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive

    1165 ft · 57 sec · Lenexa Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Rosehill Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Rosehill Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    78 m · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Creek 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Lawrence Trafficway
35.4 mi · 56%
Kansas Turnpike
13.6 mi · 22%
Rock Creek Road
5.37 mi · 8%
I 35
2.01 mi · 3%
I 35 North
1.48 mi · 2%
I 70 East
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Lawrence Trafficway

Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway

35.4 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
47.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kanwaka
00h 35m from Rock Creek
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Creek and Mostly Sunny near Lenexa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rock Creek to Lenexa?

The road trip is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Kanwaka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Rock Creek and 27.3 miles from Lenexa.

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

The direct path is about 47.6 miles (76.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rock Creek and Mostly Sunny near Lenexa.

Stop Ideas Near Kanwaka

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

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

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Lawrence

12 mi away
413 East 7th Street
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Topeka

27 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Union Station

69 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

82 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Creek and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 47.58 mi (76.58 km).

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#1 Rock Creek

Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America

Population2,888
Coordinates39.2458300, -95.5372000
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Lenexa

#2 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population56,156
Coordinates38.9536200, -94.7335700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Street (-95.537214, 39.245836)
End: (-94.73357, 38.953456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.44 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.82
4.46 gal · 16.88 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.41 $16.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.48 $18.97
Premium $4.65 $10.38 $20.76
Diesel $5.30 $11.83 $23.66

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Creek and Lenexa. The current time is 18:33:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.