Origin
Shawnee, KS
Night in Shawnee on Saturday
Local time
11:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, KS to Prairie Village, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
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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Prairie Village, KS
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Shawnee, KS to Prairie Village, KS is 8.3 miles and takes about 17 minutes via Shawnee Mission Parkway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip that stays within the Great Plains region and the state of Kansas. You'll primarily be navigating local roads, making it a straightforward drive. It’s perfect for a quick errand or connecting two nearby points without much fuss. Consider this a functional commute rather than a destination drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Mission Parkway | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Nieman Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Nall Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West 75th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West 49th Terrace | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Bond Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Shawnee Mission Parkway
— 3.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, KS and Prairie Village, KS.
1
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
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Nieman Road
4
Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Shawnee Mission Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 56; US 169
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Shawnee Mission Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Nall Avenue
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Nall Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto West 75th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 75th Street
8
Turn right
102 ft
·
8 sec
9
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
43 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 5.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
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
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Shawnee Mission Parkway
Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 56; US 169 / Shawnee Mission Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 56; US 169 / Shawnee Mission Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Nall Avenue
Turn right onto Nall Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Prairie Village, KS
Night in Prairie Village on Saturday
Local time
11:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
17 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
17m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 43% of it on highway sections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles along Shawnee Mission Parkway. You'll spend time on Shawnee Mission Parkway, Nieman Road, and Nall Avenue, transitioning between these main thoroughfares. Expect a blend of moderate traffic and clear stretches as you make your way. The road doesn't present significant challenges, feeling more like a series of connected city streets than a dedicated highway.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Shawnee Mission Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West 49th Terrace.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 2.1 miles (Shawnee Mission Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Shawnee Mission Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Prairie Village, 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 0.2 miles (West 49th Terrace): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Nieman Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Shawnee Mission Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Prairie Village, 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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