Traveling from Shawnee to Coffeyville covers 164.2 miles across the Great Plains of Kansas. You can expect a total drive time of approximately 3 hours and 11 minutes, making this a very manageable one-day trip. With a fuel budget of about $25, the journey is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. You will primarily navigate via I-35 and US 169, transitioning through the heart of the state. Because the duration is relatively short, you do not need to worry about overnight splits, allowing you the flexibility to complete the trip in a single afternoon or morning.
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
82.1 miles from Shawnee, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 169
84 mi
1h 37m
I 35
45.6 mi
49m
South Princeton Street
12.4 mi
14m
South State Road
9.9 mi
11m
US 59
7.9 mi
9m
Johnson Drive
1.2 mi
2m
Nieman Road
1.1 mi
2m
East 8th Street
0.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 84 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, KS and Coffeyville, KS.
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Start on Bond Street
0.2 mi·46 sec·Bond Street
2
Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
0.3 mi·1 min·West 49th Terrace
3
At end of road, turn right onto Nieman Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Nieman Road
4
Turn left onto Johnson Drive
1.2 mi·2 min·Johnson Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·16 sec
Toward I 35 South: WichitaUse the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 35
2.8 mi·3 min·I 35
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169
4.2 mi·4 min·I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: WichitaUse the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 35; US 50; US 56; US 169
37 mi·39 min·I 35; US 50; US 56; US 169
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 35; US 50; US 59
1.6 mi·1 min·I 35; US 50; US 59
10
Take the exit onto US 59
0.3 mi·43 sec·US 59
Exit 183Toward US 59 South: Garnett
11
Turn left onto US 59
12 mi·14 min·South Princeton Street
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Continue on US 59
493 ft·6 sec·North State Street
13
Continue on US 59
9.9 mi·11 min·South State Road
14
Enter roundabout onto US 59; US 169; KS 31
122 ft·1 sec·US 59; US 169; KS 31
15
Continue on US 59; US 169; KS 31
7.6 mi·8 min·US 59; US 169; KS 31
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Continue on US 169
84 mi·1 hr 37 min·US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 166; US 169
0.4 mi·42 sec·US 166; US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto East 8th Street
0.9 mi·2 min·East 8th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
381 ft·21 sec·South Walnut Street
20
Turn left onto West 7th Street
210 ft·9 sec·West 7th Street
21
Arrive at destination
West 7th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a 3-hour-and-11-minute drive, try to depart early in the morning to beat potential traffic congestion on the busier stretches of I-35. Budget for at least one stop during your 164.2-mile transit to stretch your legs and refresh your fuel supply. Keep in mind that the majority of your time is spent on US 169, so plan your rest break for a point where the road transitions away from the interstate. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the advantage of total schedule control; use that flexibility to time your departure around local traffic patterns in the Shawnee area.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.1 miles from Shawnee, KS, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84 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 36 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.1 miles or 1h 34m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coffeyville, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Shawnee, 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 Shawnee, KS
This is one driving day of about 164.2 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Shawnee, 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 169 for about 84 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 2.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|West 49th Terrace
Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Nieman Road
At end of road, turn right onto Nieman Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip|~4m in|Johnson Drive
Turn left onto Johnson Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
2.8 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South: Wichita
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35 South: Wichita
5
2.9 mi into trip|~6m in|I 35
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.67 one way
$51.34 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.19
$56.37
premium
$4.89
$31.60
$63.20
diesel
$5.61
$36.25
$72.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.3
0
$17.24
$7.88
Efficient EV
41.1
0
$14.37
$6.57
EV Truck/SUV
65.7
0
$22.99
$10.51
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Shawnee, KS
Afternoon
in Shawnee on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Coffeyville, KS
Afternoon
in Coffeyville on Sunday
Local time
3:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
19 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 11m 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?
This highway-focused route is designed for efficiency, with 84% of your journey taking place on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm as you cover the longest stretch of 84 miles on US 169. While the path begins with the connectivity of I-35, the transition to US 169 shifts the pace toward a more consistent, open-road experience. Navigating through South Princeton Street helps bridge the final gaps of the drive. Expect a straightforward, functional drive that prioritizes direct travel over technical maneuvers or winding backroads.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84 mi on US 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and I 35. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West 49th Terrace.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 11m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West 49th Terrace): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Nieman Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Johnson Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 164.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 84 miles on US 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 0.2 miles (West 49th Terrace): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Nieman Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Johnson Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Coffeyville, KS, but most travelers stay overnight.
