Origin
Tonganoxie, KS
Late night in Tonganoxie on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tonganoxie, KS to Shawnee, 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
40m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tonganoxie, KS
Tien Nguyen
Shawnee, KS
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Tonganoxie, KS to Shawnee, KS is 26.1 miles and takes about 40m via US 24, Kansas Turnpike, and South 59th Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, moving between two points in Kansas. Given its brief duration, it's ideal for a quick day trip or an easy connection between these two areas. You'll be on mostly highway for this drive, so expect a straightforward commute. Plan for a single day to complete this route comfortably.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 24 | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| South 59th Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Speedway Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Turner Diagonal | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| KS 32 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Inland Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 24
— 12.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonganoxie, KS and Shawnee, KS.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Bury Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bury Street
3
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
East 2nd Street
4
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right onto US 24; US 40
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 24; US 40
6
Continue on US 24; US 40
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 24; US 40
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Speedway Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Speedway Boulevard
8
Continue on North 110th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North 110th Street
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
10
Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 415
Toward College Parkway
12
Keep slight right at fork
390 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Turner Diagonal
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Turner Diagonal
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Turner Diagonal
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on KS 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 32
15
Turn right onto South 55th Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South 55th Street
16
Turn slight right
168 ft
·
7 sec
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Inland Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Inland Drive
18
Turn left onto South 59th Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South 59th Street
19
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
47th Street
20
Turn left onto Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bond Street
21
Arrive at destination
Bond Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Bury Street
Turn left onto Bury Street
Navigation decision point
7
14.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint...
5
14.9 mi into trip
|
~21m 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.
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward College Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 415
Toward College Parkway
8
19.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Turner Diagonal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Turner Diagonal
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.08 one way
$8.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Kansas Turnpike
(4.7 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Shawnee, KS
Late night in Shawnee on Tuesday
Local time
5:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
40m 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 is predominantly highway, with 69% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll experience a stretch of 12.4 miles on US 24 before transitioning to other roads. The profile is mostly highway, suggesting a consistent driving pace for much of the trip. Expect to encounter denser traffic and more frequent exits as you approach your destination on South 59th Street.
69% 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: 12.4 mi on US 24.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 24 and Kansas Turnpike. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Bury Street.
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 26.1 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Bury Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Tonganoxie, KS to Shawnee, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Turner Diagonal along the way.
Turner Diagonal
19.8 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.4 miles on US 24. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.23 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 — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Shawnee, 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: near the start (Bury Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shawnee, 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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