Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
32 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lenexa, KS
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Baldwin City, KS
Tom Fisk
The drive from Lenexa, KS to Baldwin City, KS covers 32 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, US 56, West 199th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 42m highway drive covering 32 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and US 56. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.3 miles on I 35.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and US 56. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 32 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lenexa Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Lenexa Drive
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 18.3 mi | 20m |
| US 56 | 9.1 mi | 11m |
| West 199th Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| East High Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Homestead Lane | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lenexa Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 95th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rosehill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lenexa, KS and Baldwin City, KS.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn left onto Rosehill Road
Turn right onto Lenexa Drive
Continue on Lenexa Drive
Turn right onto West 95th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 169
Continue on I 35; US 50; US 56; US 169
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Homestead Lane
Turn left onto West 199th Street
Turn left onto US 56
Turn left onto CR 14
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$5.00 one way
$10.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Lenexa on Friday
Local time
10:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Baldwin City on Friday
Local time
10:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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