Origin
Shawnee, KS
Night in Shawnee on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, KS to Kansas City, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shawnee, KS
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Shawnee and Kansas City, you will find this 10.8-mile trip to be a straightforward connection within the Great Plains. Clocking in at just 18 minutes, this journey is designed for a single day of travel rather than an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $2 on fuel, making it a highly economical commute. The route utilizes a combination of the Harry Darby Memorial Highway, the Kansas Turnpike, and the South 7th Street Trafficway. Because the entire trip stays within Kansas, you will enjoy a consistent regional feel throughout the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Darby Memorial Highway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| South 7th Street Trafficway | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| 47th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Shawnee Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| I 70 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bond Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 69 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
— 3.2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, KS and Kansas City, KS.
1
Start on Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bond Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto 47th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
47th Street
3
Turn left onto Shawnee Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Shawnee Drive
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 635 North
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 635
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harry Darby Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 4A
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70; US 24; US 40; US 69
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 70; US 24; US 40; US 69
Toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69 North: Saint Louis
9
Take the exit onto US 69
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 69
Exit 422A
Toward US 69 North, US 169 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 69
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South 7th Street Trafficway
Toward US 69 North
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Armstrong Avenue
282 ft
·
17 sec
·
Armstrong Avenue
12
Turn left
149 ft
·
10 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Shawnee Drive
Turn left onto Shawnee Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 635 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 635 North
7
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4A
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 70; US 24; US 40; US 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70; US 24; US 40; US 69 toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69 North: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East, US 69...
9
9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 69
Take the exit onto US 69 toward US 69 North, US 169 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 422A
Toward US 69 North, US 169 South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Kansas Turnpike
(2.3 mi)
$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Kansas City, KS
Night in Kansas City on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 26% of the route consisting of highway driving, you will spend most of your time navigating local traffic patterns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.2-mile segment on the Harry Darby Memorial Highway. Transitioning between these specific thoroughfares keeps the pace dynamic, as the road character shifts from highway speeds to the more technical demands of the South 7th Street Trafficway. It is an efficient, functional drive that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Harry Darby Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near Shawnee Drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 10.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Shawnee Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Harry Darby Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.11 in tolls one way, starting with Kansas Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kansas City, KS before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (Shawnee Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kansas City, KS before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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