Anthony, KS to Shawnee, KS is 262 miles and takes about 4h 57m via Kansas Turnpike and I-35, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive keeps you within the Great Plains region for its entirety, offering a straightforward path between these two Kansas points. With a recommended single day for travel, it's a convenient option if you're looking for an efficient way to cover the distance. The majority of your journey will be on well-maintained interstates, making it a predictable trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
131 miles from Anthony, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 38m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 57m. Total distance: 262 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Kansas Turnpike and I-35. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 107.2 miles on the Kansas Turnpike, allowing for consistent speed. Expect a consistent, high-speed experience for much of the drive, as the route prioritizes efficient travel over varied terrain. The transition onto West 14th Street marks a shift towards more local roads as you approach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kansas Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 107.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and I 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Bluff Avenue.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 262 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Bluff Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 156.7 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 258.4 miles (US 56; US 69; US 169): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|North Bluff Avenue
Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue
Navigation decision point
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156.7 mi into trip|~3h 3m in|I 35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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258.4 mi into trip|~4h 49m in|US 56; US 69; US 169
Take the exit onto US 56; US 69; US 169 toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
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 228B
Toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: S...
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258.6 mi into trip|~4h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
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259.9 mi into trip|~4h 52m in|Nieman Road
Turn right onto Nieman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Kansas Turnpike
107.2 mi
1h 47m
I 35
101.7 mi
1h 45m
West 14th Street
15 mi
22m
West 10th Avenue
14.3 mi
21m
North Ll & G Avenue
8.9 mi
14m
West 15th Street
6.3 mi
9m
US 160
3.2 mi
4m
Nieman Road
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Kansas Turnpike
— 107.2 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anthony, KS and Shawnee, KS.
1
Start on West Steadman Street
89 ft·9 sec·West Steadman Street
2
Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue
391 ft·19 sec·North Bluff Avenue
3
Turn right onto KS 44
0.4 mi·47 sec·West Main Street
4
Turn right onto KS 2
8.9 mi·14 min·North Ll & G Avenue
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 160; KS 2
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 160; KS 2
6
Turn right onto US 160; KS 2
15 mi·22 min·West 14th Street
7
Continue on US 160
14 mi·21 min·West 10th Avenue
8
Continue on US 160
6.3 mi·9 min·West 15th Street
9
Turn left onto US 81; US 160
0.5 mi·1 min·North G Street
10
Turn right onto US 81; US 160
0.4 mi·39 sec·US 81; US 160
11
Enter roundabout onto US 160
110 ft·1 sec·US 160
12
Continue on US 160
3.1 mi·4 min·US 160
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·16 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
15
Merge onto I 35
107 mi·1 hr 47 min·Kansas Turnpike
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
95 mi·1 hr 38 min·I 35
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169
3.6 mi·4 min·I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des MoinesUse the straight lane.
18
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169
2.7 mi·3 min·I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto US 56; US 69; US 169
0.2 mi·15 sec·US 56; US 69; US 169
Exit 228BToward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
106 ft·4 sec
Toward Shawnee Mission Parkway, ShawneeUse the left lane.
21
Turn left onto US 56; US 69; US 169
1.2 mi·2 min·Shawnee Mission Parkway
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto Nieman Road
1.7 mi·3 min·Nieman Road
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
0.3 mi·1 min·West 49th Terrace
24
Turn right onto Bond Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·Bond Street
25
Arrive at destination
Bond Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 57-minute duration, you can comfortably complete this drive in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to allow ample time for any unexpected delays or brief stops. The longest stretch without a major road change is over 100 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches of highway where services might be more spaced out. This trip is manageable enough that you can be flexible with your departure time.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 131 miles from Anthony, KS, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 58 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shawnee, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Anthony, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Anthony, KS
This is one driving day of about 262 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Anthony, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Kansas Turnpike for about 107.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131 mi from Anthony, KS
· 2h 38m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.96 one way
$81.92 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$44.97
$89.95
premium
$4.89
$50.42
$100.84
diesel
$5.61
$57.85
$115.69
Estimated Tolls: $5.36
Kansas Turnpike
(107.2 mi)$5.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.6
0
$27.51
$12.58
Efficient EV
65.5
0
$22.92
$10.48
EV Truck/SUV
104.8
1
$36.68
$16.77
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Anthony, KS
Evening
in Anthony on Friday
Local time
7:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shawnee, KS
Evening
in Shawnee on Friday
Local time
7:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Eureka, KS
131 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
8 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
4h 57m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anthony, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 262 miles and takes about 4h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, I 35, West 14th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131 miles from Anthony, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 262 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Bluff Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 156.7 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 258.4 miles (US 56; US 69; US 169): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Anthony, KS to Shawnee, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
