Shawnee, KS Road Trips

With 14 routes heading out and 12 heading in, Shawnee, KS works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 7-mile quick runs to 411-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Shawnee, KS head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

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Trip Routes

26

Longest Drive

410.6 mi

Ulysses, KS

Quickest Drive

13m

Roeland Park, KS

Plan Around Shawnee, KS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Shawnee, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Meade, KS to Shawnee, KS 360.6 mi · 6h 43m Fort Dodge, KS to Shawnee, KS 330.9 mi · 6h 13m Medicine Lodge, KS to Shawnee, KS 286.8 mi · 5h 33m Anthony, KS to Shawnee, KS 262 mi · 4h 57m

Continue From Shawnee, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Shawnee, KS to Ulysses, KS 410.6 mi · 8h Shawnee, KS to Colby, KS 369.8 mi · 6h 22m Shawnee, KS to Lexington, KS 335.8 mi · 6h 23m Shawnee, KS to Quinter, KS 315.2 mi · 5h 27m

Trips from Shawnee, KS

Shawnee, KS to Ulysses, KS

410.6 mi 8h

Shawnee, KS to Colby, KS

369.8 mi 6h 22m

Shawnee, KS to Lexington, KS

335.8 mi 6h 23m

Shawnee, KS to Quinter, KS

315.2 mi 5h 27m

Shawnee, KS to Hays, KS

264.2 mi 4h 37m

Shawnee, KS to Attica, KS

252.2 mi 5h 1m

Shawnee, KS to Ellsworth, KS

208.2 mi 3h 43m

Shawnee, KS to Cherryvale, KS

145.9 mi 2h 50m

Shawnee, KS to Rock Creek, KS

72.2 mi 1h 24m

Shawnee, KS to Wellsville, KS

35.3 mi 44m

Shawnee, KS to Louisburg, KS

32.8 mi 41m

Shawnee, KS to Kenneth, KS

19.1 mi 28m

Shawnee, KS to Mission Hills, KS

7.6 mi 17m

Shawnee, KS to Roeland Park, KS

6.7 mi 13m

Driving from Shawnee, KS

Expect an average of 177 miles and about 3h 18m behind the wheel when leaving Shawnee, KS. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 411 miles (8h), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Shawnee, KS include Ulysses, KS (410.6 mi, 8h), Colby, KS (369.8 mi, 6h 22m), Lexington, KS (335.8 mi, 6h 23m), Quinter, KS (315.2 mi, 5h 27m), and Hays, KS (264.2 mi, 4h 37m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.8 per gallon. For the typical 177-mile trip from Shawnee, KS, budget about $27 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Shawnee, KS and 12 routes heading into Shawnee, KS, covering 26 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 411 miles.

The longest mapped route from Shawnee, KS covers 411 miles and takes approximately 8h. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Shawnee, KS runs about 177 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 18m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.8/gallon for regular), the average 177-mile trip from Shawnee, KS costs roughly $27 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Shawnee, KS include Ulysses, KS, Colby, KS, Lexington, KS and Quinter, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.