How far is Baldwin City, KS from Leavenworth, KS?
The driving distance from Baldwin City, KS to Leavenworth, KS is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Baldwin City and Leavenworth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baldwin City and Leavenworth.
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Start on High Street
21 m · 7 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
2657 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Ames Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ames Street
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Continue on North 300 Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · North 300 Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 59 North: Lawrence
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on McDonald Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · McDonald Drive
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Kansas City
62 m · 5 sec
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Continue on I 70 East: Kansas City
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
21 mi · 21 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 7, US 73, US 24 West, US 40 West: Bonner Springs, Leavenworth
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 7 North, US 73 North, US 24 West, US 40 West: Lansing
73 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
15.5 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street
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Turn right
84 m · 20 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 Baldwin City and Leavenworth.
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
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
21 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Baldwin City and Mostly Sunny near Leavenworth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Baldwin City to Leavenworth?
The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Reno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Baldwin City and 19.4 miles from Leavenworth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Baldwin City and Mostly Sunny near Leavenworth.
Stop Ideas Near Reno
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 Reno.
Lawrence
Union Station
Topeka
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Baldwin City and Leavenworth. Straight-line distance: 39.66 mi (63.82 km).
#1 Baldwin City
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 4,700 |
| Coordinates | 38.7750100, -95.1863600 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-94.922671, 39.310837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
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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