How far is Leavenworth, KS from Baldwin City, KS?
The driving distance from Leavenworth, KS to Baldwin City, KS is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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 16m.
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 Leavenworth and Baldwin City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavenworth and Baldwin City.
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Start on the route
84 m · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spruce Street
2974 ft · 1 min · Spruce Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · South 4th Street
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Continue on North Main Street
11.9 mi · 16 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto I 70 West: Topeka
2222 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
21.8 mi · 22 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Lawrence
1406 ft · 34 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 40, US 59: Lawrence, McDonald Drive
120 m · 10 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 40, US 59: Lawrence, McDonald Drive
1851 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight onto McDonald Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · McDonald Drive
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Merge slight left onto Iowa Street
3.6 mi · 7 min · Iowa Street
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Continue on East 1300 Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · East 1300 Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56: Olathe, Council Grove
1067 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto North 300 Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · North 300 Road
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Continue on Ames Street
1 mi · 2 min · Ames Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
2657 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn right onto High Street
21 m · 2 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Leavenworth and Baldwin City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
21.8 mi · 00h 22m
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 Leavenworth and Partly Sunny near Baldwin City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavenworth to Baldwin City?
The road trip is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 29 miles from Leavenworth and 29 miles from Baldwin City.
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 18.3 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 3:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Leavenworth and Partly Sunny near Baldwin City.
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 Leavenworth and Baldwin City. Straight-line distance: 39.66 mi (63.82 km).
#1 Leavenworth
City in Kansas
| Population | 35,934 |
| Coordinates | 39.3111100, -94.9224600 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baldwin City
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 4,700 |
| Coordinates | 38.7750100, -95.1863600 |
| Altitude | 316 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baldwin City (-95.18636, 38.77501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.69 | $15.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.82 | $21.64 |
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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