How far is Valley Center, KS from Lenexa, KS?
The driving distance from Valley Center, KS to Lenexa, KS is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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.
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Center and Lenexa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Center and Lenexa.
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Start on North Park Avenue
13 m · 4 sec · North Park Avenue
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
110 m · 18 sec · West 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Meridian Street
930 ft · 21 sec · North Meridian Street
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Continue on North Meridian Avenue
2656 ft · 58 sec · North Meridian Avenue
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Turn left onto West 77th Street North
2 mi · 5 min · West 77th Street North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Broadway Street;East 77th Street North
43 m · 3 sec · East 77th Street North
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Exit the rotary onto East 77th Street North
2192 ft · 1 min · East 77th Street North
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Take the ramp right toward I 135 South, US 81 South, KS 15 South
1569 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 61st Street
1067 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto East 61st Street North
3.3 mi · 6 min · East 61st Street North
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Continue on Kechi Road
2362 ft · 50 sec · Kechi Road
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Turn right onto North Woodlawn Street
929 ft · 25 sec · North Woodlawn Street
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Take the ramp left
1187 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto East 61st Street North
5.8 mi · 6 min · East 61st Street North
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Continue on Southwest 20th Street
14.3 mi · 16 min · Southwest 20th Street
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Take the exit slight left
81 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto Boyer Road
79 m · 7 sec · Boyer Road
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Take the exit left
799 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight
824 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
56 mi · 56 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right
95.5 mi · 1 hr 38 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 Valley Center 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.
Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight right
95.5 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Valley Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lenexa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Center to Lenexa?
The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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 91.6 miles from Valley Center and 95.3 miles from Lenexa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.85 one way or $49.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valley Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lenexa.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
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 Emporia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Center and Lenexa. Straight-line distance: 162.51 mi (261.53 km).
#1 Valley Center
Township in Sedgwick County, Kansas
| Population | 7,385 |
| Coordinates | 37.8347300, -97.3733800 |
| Altitude | 410 |
| 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: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.85 | $49.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.03 | $56.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.67 | $61.34 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.95 | $69.91 |
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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