How far is Shawnee, KS from Baldwin City, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Baldwin City, KS is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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 00h 53m.
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 Shawnee and Baldwin City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Baldwin City.
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Start on Bond Street
948 ft · 47 sec · Bond Street
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Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nieman Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nieman Road
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Turn left onto Johnson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Johnson Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Wichita
687 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 19 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 Shawnee and Baldwin City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Continue straight
16.6 mi · 00h 19m
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 Shawnee 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 Shawnee to Baldwin City?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 19.7 miles from Shawnee and 19.8 miles from Baldwin City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shawnee and Partly Sunny 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 Shawnee and Baldwin City. Straight-line distance: 31.11 mi (50.06 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 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
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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