Origin
Baldwin City, KS
Evening in Baldwin City on Friday
Local time
8:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baldwin City, KS to Leawood, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 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
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.
Baldwin City, KS
Tom Fisk
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.
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.
Drive Character
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.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.3 mi from Baldwin City, KS · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Arriving in Leawood, KS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Leawood, KS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Destination
Leawood, KS
Evening in Leawood on Friday
Local time
8:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 degrees cooler 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Baldwin City, KS to Leawood, KS covers 40.6 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, US 50, North 200 Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.3 miles from Baldwin City, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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.
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.
The route from Baldwin City, KS to Leawood, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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