How far is Shawnee, KS from Baker, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Baker, KS is about 90.1 miles (145 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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 02h 04m.
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.
Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Baker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Baker.
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Start on Bond Street
977 ft · 45 sec · Bond Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 47th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 47th Street
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Turn left onto Shawnee Drive
1.1 mi · 3 min · Shawnee Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 635 North
934 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harry Darby Memorial Highway
6.9 mi · 8 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Harry Darby Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
2291 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight right
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 273 North: Tracy, Weston
1227 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto 273 Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · 273 Highway
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Continue on 273 Highway
4 mi · 6 min · 273 Highway
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Turn right onto 45 Highway
13.7 mi · 18 min · 45 Highway
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Continue on Southwest 45 Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Southwest 45 Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest 59 Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Southwest 59 Highway
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Continue on Amelia Earhart Bridge
2730 ft · 1 min · Amelia Earhart Bridge
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
126 m · 14 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Woodlawn Avenue
2633 ft · 53 sec · Woodlawn Avenue
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Continue on US 73 Highway
15.7 mi · 23 min · US 73 Highway
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Continue on US Highway 73
8.2 mi · 10 min · US Highway 73
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Continue on 110th Street
941 ft · 27 sec · 110th Street
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Continue on East 15th Street
2833 ft · 1 min · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
6 mi · 9 min · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto 170th Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · 170th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 170th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Baker.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 73 Highway
Continue on US 73 Highway
15.7 mi · 00h 23m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Shawnee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Baker?
The road trip is about 90.1 miles (145 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Kickapoo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Shawnee and 45 miles from Baker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.99 one way or $23.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Shawnee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baker.
Stop Ideas Near Kickapoo
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 Kickapoo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Baker. Straight-line distance: 66.7 mi (107.34 km).
#1 Shawnee
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 66,298 |
| Coordinates | 39.0416700, -94.7202400 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Baker
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,391 |
| Coordinates | 39.7541700, -95.5630400 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baker (-95.56304, 39.75417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.99 | $23.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.52 | $27.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.87 | $33.73 |
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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