Shawnee, KS Road Trips

With 14 routes heading out and 10 heading in, Shawnee, KS works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 139 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Shawnee, KS spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

24

Longest Drive

370 mi

Colby, KS

Quickest Drive

15m

Lenexa, KS

Plan Around Shawnee, KS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Shawnee, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Colby, KS to Shawnee, KS 370 mi · 6h 23m Meade, KS to Shawnee, KS 366.5 mi · 5h 47m Parsons, KS to Shawnee, KS 150.8 mi · 2h 29m Cherryvale, KS to Shawnee, KS 150 mi · 2h 43m

Continue From Shawnee, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Shawnee, KS to Colby, KS 369.8 mi · 6h 22m Shawnee, KS to Hays, KS 263.8 mi · 3h 51m Shawnee, KS to Ellsworth, KS 208.2 mi · 3h 43m Shawnee, KS to Colwich, KS 199.2 mi · 3h 35m

Trips from Shawnee, KS

Shawnee, KS to Colby, KS

369.8 mi 6h 22m

Shawnee, KS to Hays, KS

263.8 mi 3h 51m

Shawnee, KS to Ellsworth, KS

208.2 mi 3h 43m

Shawnee, KS to Colwich, KS

199.2 mi 3h 35m

Shawnee, KS to Coffeyville, KS

164.2 mi 3h 11m

Shawnee, KS to Fredonia, KS

147.2 mi 2h 55m

Shawnee, KS to Eureka, KS

146.5 mi 2h 48m

Shawnee, KS to Baxter Springs, KS

144.9 mi 2h 47m

Shawnee, KS to Arma, KS

107.9 mi 2h 1m

Shawnee, KS to Dover, KS

78.2 mi 1h 36m

Shawnee, KS to Atchison, KS

55.8 mi 1h 13m

Shawnee, KS to Kickapoo, KS

39.6 mi 1h 3m

Shawnee, KS to Kansas City, KS

10.8 mi 18m

Shawnee, KS to Lenexa, KS

8.6 mi 15m

Driving from Shawnee, KS

Expect an average of 139 miles and about 2h 33m behind the wheel when leaving Shawnee, KS. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 370 miles (6h 22m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Shawnee, KS include Colby, KS (369.8 mi, 6h 22m), Hays, KS (263.8 mi, 3h 51m), Ellsworth, KS (208.2 mi, 3h 43m), Colwich, KS (199.2 mi, 3h 35m), and Coffeyville, KS (164.2 mi, 3h 11m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 139-mile trip from Shawnee, KS, budget about $21 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 mapped routes leaving Shawnee, KS and 10 routes heading into Shawnee, KS, covering 24 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 370 miles.

The longest mapped route from Shawnee, KS covers 370 miles and takes approximately 6h 22m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.

The average route from Shawnee, KS runs about 139 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 33m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 139-mile trip from Shawnee, KS costs roughly $21 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Shawnee, KS include Colby, KS, Hays, KS, Ellsworth, KS and Colwich, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.