How far is Saint Francis, KS from Lenexa, KS?
The driving distance from Saint Francis, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 438 miles (704.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 381.6 miles (614.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Russell County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Francis and Lenexa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francis and Lenexa.
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Start on Spencer Street
24 m · 9 sec · Spencer Street
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Turn left onto South Benton Street
1793 ft · 56 sec · South Benton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
30 mi · 53 min
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Take the ramp left
1238 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
257.4 mi · 4 hr 17 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Kansas Turnpike
14 mi · 14 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
2307 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto South Lawrence Trafficway
35.4 mi · 39 min · South Lawrence Trafficway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines, Renner Boulevard
119 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35, I 435 North: Wichita, Des Moines
3070 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35: Wichita, Des Moines
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 North: Des Moines
3082 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 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 Saint Francis and Lenexa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
257 mi · 04h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Francis and Partly Sunny 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 Saint Francis to Lenexa?
The road trip is about 438 miles (704.9 km) and usually takes 06h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dorrance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.7 miles from Saint Francis and 219.3 miles from Lenexa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 381.6 miles (614.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.26 one way or $116.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Saint Francis and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lenexa.
Stop Ideas Near Dorrance
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 Dorrance.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Francis and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 381.58 mi (614.1 km).
#1 Saint Francis
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,267 |
| Coordinates | 39.7722200, -101.7999000 |
| Altitude | 1012 |
| 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: 705 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 27m |
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 | $58.26 | $116.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $65.71 | $131.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $71.90 | $143.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $81.95 | $163.89 |
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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