In 2004, Biking Across Kansas celebrated 30 years with a single route.

Starting Point: Colorado border near Sharon Springs

Ending Point: Missouri River at Leavenworth

Total Mileage: 510

Daily Average Mileage: 64

Overnight Cities:
June 4: Sharon Springs (Start near Mt. Sunflower)
June 5: Oakley
June 6: Hill City
June 7: Osborne
June 8: Lincoln
June 9: Chapman
June 10: St. Mary's
June 11: Lawrence
June 12: Leavenworth
(Finish on Missouri River where Lewis and Clark made their historic journey in 1804)

BAK 2004 was also routed through: Hoxie, Stockton, Tipton, Bennington, Abilene, Junction City, Fort Riley, Manhattan, outskirts of Topeka and many more.