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Trip from Baldwin City, KS to Leawood, KS

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

55m

Distance

40.6 mi

65 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Baldwin City, KS, KS

Baldwin City, KS

Tom Fisk

Downtown Leawood, KS, KS

Leawood, KS

Спиридон Варфаламеев

Trip Overview

This 40.6-mile drive from Baldwin City, KS to Leawood, KS is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 55 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via I-35 and US-50, with a portion on North 200 Road, offering a mixed driving experience. With a modest fuel cost of around $6, this route is budget-friendly for a short journey. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout. This makes for a straightforward and efficient drive, perfect for a quick transition between these Kansas locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 35 16.8 mi 18m
US 50 7.5 mi 8m
North 200 Road 5 mi 6m
West 199th Street 2 mi 3m
West Morgan Street 1.5 mi 2m
State Line Road 1.5 mi 3m
199th Street 1.5 mi 1m
High Street 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 35 — 16.8 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baldwin City, KS and Leawood, KS.

1

Start on High Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · High Street
2

Turn right onto US 56

313 ft · 4 sec · Highway 56
3

Continue on US 56

1.0 mi · 1 min · North 201 Diagonal Road
4

Continue on US 56

5.0 mi · 6 min · North 200 Road
5

Continue on US 56

1.5 mi · 1 min · 199th Street
6

Continue on US 56

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Morgan Street
7

Turn right onto West 199th Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · West 199th Street
8

Turn right onto Homestead Lane

0.6 mi · 1 min · Homestead Lane
9

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 56 sec
10

Merge onto I 35; US 50

17 mi · 18 min · I 35; US 50
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit onto US 50

7.5 mi · 8 min · US 50
Exit 222A Toward I 435 East, US 50 East Use the slight right lane.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 75B Toward State Line Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn left onto State Line Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · State Line Road
Use the left lane.
14

Turn left onto West 95th Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · West 95th Street
15

Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lee Boulevard
16

Turn left onto West 90th Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · West 90th Street
17

Arrive at destination

West 90th Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lenexa, KS

20 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Prairie Village, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lenexa, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Baldwin City, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 13.3 and 39.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
13.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 35; US 50

Merge onto I 35; US 50

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
30.1 mi into trip | ~38m in | US 50

Take the exit onto US 50 toward I 435 East, US 50 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 222A Toward I 435 East, US 50 East
7
37.6 mi into trip | ~47m in

Take the exit toward State Line Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 75B Toward State Line Road
4
37.9 mi into trip | ~48m in | State Line Road

Turn left onto State Line Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
39.8 mi into trip | ~52m in | Lee Boulevard

Turn right onto Lee Boulevard

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.35 one way

$12.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.97 $13.94
premium $4.89 $7.81 $15.63
diesel $5.61 $8.96 $17.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.2 0 $4.26 $1.95
Efficient EV 10.2 0 $3.55 $1.62
EV Truck/SUV 16.2 0 $5.68 $2.60

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Baldwin City, KS

Morning in Baldwin City on Sunday

Local time

6:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

39°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

N 15 mph 44% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 7:57PM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 7:44PM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Destination

Leawood, KS

Morning in Leawood on Sunday

Local time

6:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

NNW 13 to 17 mph 64% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 7:57PM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 7:44PM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

55m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that is about 60% highway, meaning a good portion will be on faster-paced interstates like I-35. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.8 miles on I-35, allowing for a period of steady cruising. The 'mixed drive' profile suggests you'll transition from these main arteries to other roads, likely US-50 and North 200 Road, which may offer a slightly different pace. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire trip, but rather experience a bit of variety in your driving environment.

60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on I 35.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.3 miles in near I 35; US 50.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 13.3 miles (I 35; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 40.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on I 35. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 13.3 miles (I 35; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles (US 50): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Leawood, KS before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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