Origin
Kansas City, KS
Morning in Kansas City on Thursday
Local time
10:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kansas City, KS to Baker, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
81.4 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Kansas City, KS to Baker, KS covers 81.4 miles and takes about 1h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Armstrong Avenue, North 7th Street Trafficway, Harry Darby Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.73 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
40.7 miles from Kansas City, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 81.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 55m drive with frequent turns across 81.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Armstrong Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Kansas City, KS to Baker, KS is easy. At 1h 55m 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 Kansas City, KS to Baker, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Avenue | — | — |
| North 7th Street Trafficway | — | — |
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 29 North | — | — |
| MO 273 North | — | — |
| 273 Highway | — | — |
| 45 Highway | — | — |
| Southwest 45 Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Armstrong Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kansas City, KS and Baker, KS.
1
Start on the route
148 ft
·
13 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Armstrong Avenue
282 ft
·
18 sec
·
Armstrong Avenue
3
Turn left onto North 7th Street Trafficway
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
North 7th Street Trafficway
4
Keep slight left to continue on Harry Darby Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 29 North, US 71 North: K.C.I. Airport, Saint Joseph
6
Merge slight right
10 mi
·
11 min
7
Merge slight left
2.7 mi
·
2 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
9
Take the exit slight right toward MO 273 North: Tracy, Weston
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
MO 273 North: Tracy, Weston
10
Turn left onto 273 Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
273 Highway
11
Continue on 273 Highway
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
273 Highway
12
Turn right onto 45 Highway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
45 Highway
13
Continue on Southwest 45 Highway
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 45 Highway
14
Turn left onto Southwest 59 Highway
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest 59 Highway
15
Continue on Amelia Earhart Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Amelia Earhart Bridge
16
Turn right onto South 4th Street
413 ft
·
14 sec
·
South 4th Street
17
Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
18
Turn left onto Woodlawn Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Woodlawn Avenue
19
Continue on US 73 Highway
16 mi
·
23 min
·
US 73 Highway
20
Continue on US Highway 73
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 73
21
Continue on 110th Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
110th Street
22
Continue on East 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East 15th Street
23
Turn right onto Central Avenue
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Central Avenue
24
Turn left onto 170th Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
170th Street
25
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 40.7 miles from Kansas City, KS, or about 57m 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 18 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 57m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baker, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Kansas City, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kansas City, KS
This is one driving day of about 81.4 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Kansas City, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.7 mi from Kansas City, KS · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Kansas City, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Baker, KS
The final approach into Baker, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.73 one way
$25.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.97 | $27.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.66 | $31.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.97 | $35.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.12 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.40 | $5.21 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Baker, KS
Morning in Baker on Thursday
Local time
10:11 AM
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 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 Kansas City, KS to Baker, KS covers 81.4 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Armstrong Avenue, North 7th Street Trafficway, Harry Darby Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.7 miles from Kansas City, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.73 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.
The drive from Kansas City, KS to Baker, KS is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kansas City, KS to Baker, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kansas City, KS to Baker, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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