Traveling from Parsons to Shawnee covers 150.8 miles of Kansas terrain, typically requiring about 2 hours and 29 minutes of travel time. Because this journey is relatively short, it functions perfectly as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget approximately $23 for fuel to complete the transit. You will navigate through the heart of the Great Plains, moving from the southern part of the state toward the Shawnee area. Since the entire route takes place within Kansas, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a straightforward trip for those looking to connect these two points efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.7 miles from Parsons, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 69
61.6 mi
1h 7m
Parkview Drive
57.5 mi
1h 4m
24000 Road
29 mi
34m
Nieman Road
1.7 mi
3m
Main Street
1.7 mi
2m
Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.2 mi
2m
West 49th Terrace
0.3 mi
1m
Bond Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 61.6 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parsons, KS and Shawnee, KS.
1
Start on Main Street
1.7 mi·2 min·Main Street
2
Continue on 24000 Road
2.8 mi·3 min·24000 Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 400
26 mi·31 min·24000 Road
4
Turn left onto US 69; US 160
7.7 mi·11 min·US 69; US 160
5
Turn left onto US 69; US 160
58 mi·1 hr 4 min·Parkview Drive
6
Continue on US 69; KS 52
54 mi·56 min·US 69; KS 52
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 56; US 69; US 169
0.2 mi·15 sec·US 56; US 69; US 169
Exit 228BToward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
106 ft·4 sec
Toward Shawnee Mission Parkway, ShawneeUse the left lane.
9
Turn left onto US 56; US 69; US 169
1.2 mi·2 min·Shawnee Mission Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Nieman Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Nieman Road
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
0.3 mi·1 min·West 49th Terrace
12
Turn right onto Bond Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·Bond Street
13
Arrive at destination
Bond Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 29 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since this route involves local roads rather than high-speed highways, prioritize daylight driving to better navigate the various turns along the path. Although the $23 fuel budget is modest, ensure your tank is topped off before leaving Parsons, as local roads may offer fewer immediate service options compared to major interstates. Because there are no designated stops scheduled in the data, feel free to pull over whenever you need a break to maintain your comfort. A concrete tip for this specific drive is to keep a close eye on your GPS, as the reliance on local roads like 24000 Road and Parkview Drive requires careful attention to navigation.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.7 miles from Parsons, KS, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 miles.
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 34 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.7 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shawnee, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Parsons, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Parsons, KS
This is one driving day of about 153.3 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Parsons, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 69 for about 61.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 153.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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4.4 mi into trip|~6m in|US 400 / 24000 Road
At end of road, turn right onto US 400 / 24000 Road
Navigation decision point
8
149.8 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|US 56; US 69; US 169
Take the exit onto US 56; US 69; US 169 toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
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 228B
Toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: S...
9
149.9 mi into trip|~2h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
6
151.2 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|Nieman Road
Turn right onto Nieman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
153.2 mi into trip|~2h 57m in|Bond Street
Turn right onto Bond Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.97 one way
$47.93 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg54 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.31
$52.63
premium
$4.89
$29.50
$59.00
diesel
$5.61
$33.85
$67.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46
0
$16.10
$7.36
Efficient EV
38.3
0
$13.41
$6.13
EV Truck/SUV
61.3
0
$21.46
$9.81
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Parsons, KS
Night
in Parsons on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shawnee, KS
Night
in Shawnee on Saturday
Local time
11:37 PM
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 58m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul, as this route features zero percent highway share. You will rely on a combination of 24000 Road, Parkview Drive, and US 56 East to navigate the landscape. The lack of major highway stretches means you will be managing frequent turns and local road conditions for the duration of the 150.8-mile journey. This path demands more active attention than a typical freeway cruise, offering a more hands-on experience behind the wheel. Prepare for a steady, rhythmic pace that keeps you engaged with the local road network from start to finish.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.6 mi on US 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in near US 400 / 24000 Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (US 400 / 24000 Road): Navigation decision point; at 149.8 miles (US 56; US 69; US 169): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 153.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 61.6 miles on US 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles (US 400 / 24000 Road): Navigation decision point; at 149.8 miles (US 56; US 69; US 169): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 149.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shawnee, KS before heading back.
