How far is Seneca, KS from Lenexa, KS?
The driving distance from Seneca, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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.
City in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Seneca and Lenexa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Seneca and Lenexa.
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Start on South 6th Street
15 m · 4 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1955 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North 1st Street
2470 ft · 1 min · North 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Street
14.5 mi · 17 min · North Street
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Continue on US 36 Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · US 36 Highway
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Continue on West 1st Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on US 36 Highway
20.6 mi · 24 min · US 36 Highway
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Continue on Highway 36
28.2 mi · 34 min · Highway 36
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Take the exit slight right toward I 229 South, US 59 South: Kansas City
954 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
1705 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
25.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 South: Topeka
1 km · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
2081 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
1.1 mi · 1 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 Seneca 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.
I 435 South
Merge slight left
29.6 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Seneca 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 Seneca to Lenexa?
The road trip is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Seneca and 65.9 miles from Lenexa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.5 miles (150.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 2:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.54 one way or $35.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Seneca and Mostly Sunny near Lenexa.
Stop Ideas Near Elwood
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 Elwood.
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Independence
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Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Seneca and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 93.53 mi (150.53 km).
#1 Seneca
City in Kansas
| Population | 2,079 |
| Coordinates | 39.8341600, -96.0641700 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| 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: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.54 | $35.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.78 | $39.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.64 | $43.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.66 | $49.33 |
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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