Baxter Springs, KS Road Trips

Baxter Springs, KS serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 3 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 188 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Baxter Springs, KS head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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Trip Routes

9

Longest Drive

268.5 mi

Salina, KS

Quickest Drive

2h 28m

Shawnee, KS

Plan Around Baxter Springs, KS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Baxter Springs, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Salina, KS to Baxter Springs, KS 264.7 mi · 5h 7m Hutchinson, KS to Baxter Springs, KS 230.9 mi · 4h 34m Kansas City, KS to Baxter Springs, KS 150.9 mi · 2h 55m Shawnee, KS to Baxter Springs, KS 144.9 mi · 2h 47m

Continue From Baxter Springs, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Baxter Springs, KS to Salina, KS 268.5 mi · 5h 6m Baxter Springs, KS to Kansas City, KS 151 mi · 2h 55m Baxter Springs, KS to Shawnee, KS 145.6 mi · 2h 28m

Trips from Baxter Springs, KS

Baxter Springs, KS to Salina, KS

268.5 mi 5h 6m

Baxter Springs, KS to Kansas City, KS

151 mi 2h 55m

Baxter Springs, KS to Shawnee, KS

145.6 mi 2h 28m

Driving from Baxter Springs, KS

The typical drive from Baxter Springs, KS covers about 188 miles and takes around 3h 30m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 269 miles (5h 6m), while the shortest is just 146 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Baxter Springs, KS are Salina, KS (268.5 mi, 5h 6m), Kansas City, KS (151 mi, 2h 55m), and Shawnee, KS (145.6 mi, 2h 28m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 188-mile trip from Baxter Springs, KS, budget about $28 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 3 mapped routes leaving Baxter Springs, KS and 6 routes heading into Baxter Springs, KS, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 146 to 269 miles.

The longest mapped route from Baxter Springs, KS covers 269 miles and takes approximately 5h 6m. Shorter options start at just 146 miles.

The average route from Baxter Springs, KS runs about 188 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 30m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 188-mile trip from Baxter Springs, KS costs roughly $28 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Baxter Springs, KS include Salina, KS, Kansas City, KS and Shawnee, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.