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Trip from Coffeyville, KS to Shawnee, KS

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 11m

Distance

164.2 mi

264 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 0m ★
6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in southeastern Montgomery County, Kansas, United States

Coffeyville, KS

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city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

Shawnee, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Coffeyville, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 164.2 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 169, I 35, US 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.1 miles on US 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.67 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82.1 miles from Coffeyville, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 11m highway drive covering 164.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 169 and I 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.1 miles on US 169.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 169 is the longest continuous segment at about 72.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and I 35. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 164.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 1 miles (US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 115.2 miles (US 59): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.6 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 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street

Turn left onto US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
115.2 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in | US 59

Take the exit onto US 59 toward I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Lawrence, Kansas City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Law...
8
160.6 mi into trip | ~3h 3m 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...
9
160.8 mi into trip | ~3h 4m 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
6
162 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in | Nieman Road

Turn right onto Nieman Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

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 Coffeyville, KS to Shawnee, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.

Kansas City

115.2 mi in | ~2h 14m | via US 59

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 169 72.1 mi 1h 23m
I 35 35.8 mi 39m
US 59 31.9 mi 35m
Northeast Street 19.8 mi 23m
Nieman Road 1.7 mi 3m
Shawnee Mission Parkway 1.2 mi 2m
East 8th Street 0.9 mi 2m
West 49th Terrace 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 169 — 72.1 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coffeyville, KS and Shawnee, KS.

1

Start on West 7th Street

210 ft · 11 sec · West 7th Street
2

Turn right onto South Walnut Street

381 ft · 21 sec · South Walnut Street
3

Turn left onto East 8th Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · East 8th Street
4

Turn left onto US 166; US 169

20 mi · 23 min · Northeast Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Continue on US 169

6.7 mi · 7 min · US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6

Continue on US 169

6.2 mi · 7 min · US 169
Use the straight / left lanes.
7

Continue on US 169

33 mi · 38 min · US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8

Turn straight onto US 169

19 mi · 21 min · US 169
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on US 169

7.5 mi · 8 min · US 169
Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Enter roundabout onto US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31

224 ft · 2 sec · US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
11

Continue on US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31

22 mi · 25 min · US 59; US 169 Business; KS 31
12

Take the exit onto US 59

9.6 mi · 10 min · US 59
Toward I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
13

Continue on I 35; US 50

30 mi · 31 min · I 35; US 50
Use the straight lane.
14

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 Moines Use the straight lane.
15

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.
16

Take the exit onto US 56; US 69; US 169

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 56; US 69; US 169
Exit 228B Toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

106 ft · 4 sec
Toward Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto US 56; US 69; US 169

1.2 mi · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn right onto Nieman Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Nieman Road
Use the right lane.
20

Turn left onto West 49th Terrace

0.3 mi · 1 min · West 49th Terrace
21

Turn right onto Bond Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Bond Street
22

Arrive at destination

Bond Street

Trip Plan

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 82.1 miles from Coffeyville, KS, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.1 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 82.1 miles or 1h 37m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 35m

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 Coffeyville, 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 Coffeyville, KS

This is one driving day of about 164.2 miles and 3h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Coffeyville, 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 US 169 for about 72.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.1 mi from Coffeyville, KS · 1h 37m into the drive

Downtown Nevada, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nevada, MO

82 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Nevada, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nevada, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.1 miles from Coffeyville, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 169 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.1 miles.

Arriving in Shawnee, KS

The final approach into Shawnee, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Shawnee, KS.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.67 one way

$51.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.19 $56.37
premium $4.89 $31.60 $63.20
diesel $5.61 $36.25 $72.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.3 0 $17.24 $7.88
Efficient EV 41.1 0 $14.37 $6.57
EV Truck/SUV 65.7 0 $22.99 $10.51

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Coffeyville, KS

Evening in Coffeyville on Tuesday

Local time

7:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shawnee, KS

Evening in Shawnee on Tuesday

Local time

7:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Nevada, MO

82 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

31 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

3h 11m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Coffeyville, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 164.2 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 169, I 35, US 59. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.1 miles from Coffeyville, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.67 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 164.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (US 166; US 169 / Northeast Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 115.2 miles (US 59): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.6 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.
On the drive from Coffeyville, KS to Shawnee, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.

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