Origin
Shawnee, KS
Late night in Shawnee on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, KS to Reno, KS
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Reno, KS
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Trip Overview
Shawnee, KS to Reno, KS is 27.9 miles and takes about 41 minutes via Kansas Turnpike and I-435, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, making for a straightforward journey. You'll primarily be on well-maintained highways, so expect a functional drive rather than a scenic adventure. Given the minimal time commitment, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Turnpike | 15.6 mi | 15m |
| I 435 | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| West 51st Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Woodend Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| Holliday Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Quivira Lane | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Quivira Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 222nd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kansas Turnpike
— 15.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, KS and Reno, KS.
1
Start on Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bond Street
2
Turn right onto West 49th Terrace
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
West 49th Terrace
3
Continue on Garnett Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Garnett Street
4
Turn right onto West 51st Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 51st Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Quivira Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Quivira Drive
6
Continue on Quivira Lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Quivira Lane
7
Turn right
54 ft
·
7 sec
8
Turn left onto Holliday Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Holliday Drive
9
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 435 North
10
Merge onto I 435
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
I 435
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 12B
Toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
16 mi
·
15 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 212
Toward Tonganoxie, Eudora
14
Turn right onto CR-1
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
222nd Street
15
Turn left onto Woodend Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Woodend Road
16
Arrive at destination
Woodend Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 25.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 49th Terrace
Turn right onto West 49th Terrace
Navigation decision point
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left toward I 435 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 435 North
8
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike
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 12B
Toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
25.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Tonganoxie, Eudora
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 212
Toward Tonganoxie, Eudora
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.78
Kansas Turnpike
(15.6 mi)
$0.78
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Reno, KS
Late night in Reno on Tuesday
Local time
3:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
22 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
41m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 73% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Kansas Turnpike and I-435. You'll experience a longest stretch of 15.6 miles on the Kansas Turnpike, offering a consistent, high-speed driving experience for a significant portion of the trip. The drive begins on West 51st Street before merging onto these larger highways, so expect a brief transition before settling into the faster pace. The character remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficiency over varied terrain or winding roads.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on Kansas Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and I 435. You will hit about 12 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
5/10
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 27.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Shawnee, KS and Reno, KS, road signs point toward Kansas Turnpike, Tonganoxie and Eudora.
Kansas Turnpike
9.8 mi in
|
~17m
Tonganoxie
25.7 mi in
|
~33m
Eudora
25.7 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on Kansas Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.78 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.
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 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Reno, 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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