How far is Leawood, KS from Baldwin City, KS?
The driving distance from Leawood, KS to Baldwin City, KS is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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 Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leawood and Baldwin City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leawood and Baldwin City.
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Start on West 90th Street
718 ft · 34 sec · West 90th Street
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Turn right onto Lee Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Lee Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 95th Street
2069 ft · 54 sec · West 95th Street
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Turn right onto State Line Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · State Line Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1305 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35, US 50 West, US 56, US 169: Wichita, Des Moines
2403 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Homestead Lane
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
114 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Homestead Lane
2177 ft · 54 sec · Homestead Lane
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Turn left onto West 199th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · West 199th Street
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Turn left
9.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto East High Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East 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 Leawood 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.
I 35 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 35 South, US 50 West, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
17.3 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Leawood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Baldwin City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leawood to Baldwin City?
The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Gardner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Leawood and 20.1 miles from Baldwin City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Leawood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Baldwin City.
Stop Ideas Near Gardner
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Overland Park City Hall
City of Lenexa - City Hall
Leawood Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardner.
Lawrence
Union Station
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leawood and Baldwin City. Straight-line distance: 33.37 mi (53.71 km).
#1 Leawood
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 34,669 |
| Coordinates | 38.9666700, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
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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