How far is Sedgwick, KS from Lenexa, KS?

The driving distance from Sedgwick, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.27 mi
02h 53m
Flight
162.2 mi
261.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.2 mi
Kilometers
261.04 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.27 mi
Kilometers
293.33 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lenexa
Mon, May 4, 9:32 PM CDT
Return by in Sedgwick
Tue, May 5, 12:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sedgwick
2026-05-04T18:38
Arrive Lenexa
Mon, May 4, 9:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sedgwick
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
Emporia
KS

County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Sedgwick
91 mi
01h 26m
To Lenexa
91.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Avenue

    108 m · 21 sec · North Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    1513 ft · 44 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Harrison Avenue North

    1250 ft · 40 sec · Harrison Avenue North

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    2666 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest 125th Street

    3.9 mi · 10 min · Southwest 125th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 125th Street

    3100 ft · 2 min · 125th Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1028 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Peabody, Emporia

    26.2 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 50 East: Emporia

    65 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 East: Emporia

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    111 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    822 ft · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City

    9 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City

    1367 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    94.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  18. 18

    Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 95th Street

    805 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

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

    90 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto West 95th Street

    58 m · 4 sec · West 95th Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Lenexa Drive

    1165 ft · 57 sec · Lenexa Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Rosehill Road

    152 m · 19 sec · Rosehill Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    22 m · 11 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    78 m · 19 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
96.4 mi · 53%
US 50 East
42.8 mi · 23%
US 50
26.2 mi · 14%
125th Street
10.9 mi · 6%
Southwest 125th Street
3.95 mi · 2%
East 1st Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
162.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emporia
01h 26m from Sedgwick
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sedgwick and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Sedgwick to Lenexa?

The road trip is about 182.2 miles (293.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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 91 miles from Sedgwick and 91.3 miles from Lenexa.

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

The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.25 one way or $48.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sedgwick and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lenexa.

Stop Ideas Near Emporia

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

85 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

104 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Newton

109 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sedgwick and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 162.2 mi (261.04 km).

Sedgwick

#1 Sedgwick

City in Kansas

Population1,657
Coordinates37.9166800, -97.4225400
Altitude421
CountryUnited States
Lenexa

#2 Lenexa

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population56,156
Coordinates38.9536200, -94.7335700
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: North Washington Avenue (-97.423236, 37.916682)
End: (-94.73357, 38.953456)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.43 gal
24.35 L · about $24.25
Round trip
$48.50
12.86 gal · 48.7 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.3 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.25 $48.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.35 $54.69
Premium $4.65 $29.93 $59.85
Diesel $5.30 $34.10 $68.21

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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Sedgwick and Lenexa. The current time is 18:38:43.

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.