Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Roeland Park, KS
Egor Komarov
The drive from Shawnee, KS to Roeland Park, KS covers 6.7 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, 47th Street, Antioch Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.2 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| 47th Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Antioch Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Roe Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Parish Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| US 69 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elledge Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Bond Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, KS and Roeland Park, KS.
Start on Bond Street
At end of road, turn right onto 47th Street
Turn right onto Antioch Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 35
Take the exit onto US 69
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Roe Boulevard
Turn left onto West 48th Street
Turn right onto Roe Lane
Turn left onto Elledge Drive
Turn right onto Parish Drive
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 5.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 35 North: Des Moines
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 69 toward US 69 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Benedictine College, Roeland Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto West 48th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.04 one way
$2.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $1.48 | $2.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Shawnee on Friday
Local time
6:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Clear
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 5:36PM MDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Destination
Morning in Roeland Park on Friday
Local time
6:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Clear
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 29 at 5:36PM MDT by NWS Dodge City KS
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
6.7 mi in 13m — 37% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 35.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in.
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 6.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (I 35): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (US 69): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
153 ft
Total Descent
223 ft
Highest Point
1,061 ft
Elevation Range
214 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Shawnee, KS to Roeland Park, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Benedictine College along the way.
Benedictine College
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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