Origin
Baker, KS
Afternoon in Baker on Saturday
Local time
2:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baker, KS to Shawnee, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
88.3 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baker, KS
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Shawnee, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Baker, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 88.3 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 15th Street, 110th Street, Highway 73 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.1 miles from Baker, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 15th Street | — | — |
| 110th Street | — | — |
| Highway 73 | — | — |
| US 73 | — | — |
| Woodlawn Avenue | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| South 4th Street | — | — |
| Amelia Earhart Bridge | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 15th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baker, KS and Shawnee, KS.
1
Start on 170th Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
170th Street
2
Turn right
6.0 mi
·
9 min
3
Turn left onto East 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
4
Continue on 110th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
110th Street
5
Continue on US Highway 73
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 73
6
Continue on US 73 Highway
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US 73 Highway
7
Continue on Woodlawn Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Woodlawn Avenue
8
Keep slight right
472 ft
·
9 sec
9
Turn slight right onto Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn right onto South 4th Street
417 ft
·
15 sec
·
South 4th Street
11
Turn left onto Amelia Earhart Bridge
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Amelia Earhart Bridge
12
Continue on Southwest 59 Highway
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest 59 Highway
13
Turn right onto Southwest 45 Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 45 Highway
14
Continue on 45 Highway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
45 Highway
15
Turn left onto 273 Highway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
273 Highway
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto 273 Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
273 Highway
17
Take the ramp right toward I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
18
Merge slight right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
19
Merge slight right
2.2 mi
·
2 min
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 29 South, US 71 South: Kansas City
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 635 South: Kansas
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 635 South: Kansas
22
Continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
23
Keep slight right to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
24
Take the exit slight right toward Shawnee Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Shawnee Drive
25
Keep slight right
138 ft
·
3 sec
26
Turn right onto Shawnee Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Shawnee Drive
27
Turn right onto 47th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
47th Street
28
Turn left onto Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bond Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.1 miles from Baker, KS, or about 50m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.1 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shawnee, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Baker, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Baker, KS
This is one driving day of about 88.3 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Baker, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.1 miles from Baker, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.80 one way
$27.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.16 | $30.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.99 | $33.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.50 | $38.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.27 | $4.24 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.73 | $3.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.36 | $5.65 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Shawnee, KS
Afternoon in Shawnee on Saturday
Local time
2:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 40m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
88.3 mi in 1h 40m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East 15th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Baker, KS to Shawnee, KS is easy. At 1h 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baker, KS to Shawnee, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 88.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baker, KS to Shawnee, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shawnee, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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