Origin
Conway Springs, KS
Morning in Conway Springs on Thursday
Local time
11:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conway Springs, KS to Shawnee, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 6m
Distance
219.8 mi
354 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 53m
★
6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 13m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 31m
8 PM
3h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Conway Springs, KS
Tom Fisk
Shawnee, KS
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Trip Overview
This 219.8-mile drive from Conway Springs, Kansas, to Shawnee, Kansas, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 6 minutes. You'll spend about 90% of your time on highways, making it a straightforward, highway-focused journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $34, which is quite manageable. Given the relatively short duration, it's an ideal day trip, allowing for a flexible departure time without the need for an overnight stop. You'll be traveling within the Great Plains region for the entire trip, so expect consistent, open landscapes.
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
109.9 miles from Conway Springs, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 6m. Total distance: 219.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 90% of your travel occurring on high-speed roads like I-35 and the Kansas Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 101.7 miles on I-35, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While primarily highway, the route does incorporate some local road segments, such as West 71st Street South, which might offer a slight change of pace before rejoining the faster thoroughfares. Overall, this drive is characterized by its efficiency and directness, prioritizing mileage over varied terrain.
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.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 101.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Kansas Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 114.5 miles in near I 35.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 219.8 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: at 114.5 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 213.6 miles (I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.2 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 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
114.5 mi into trip
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~2h 13m in
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I 35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
213.6 mi into trip
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~3h 55m in
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I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
216.2 mi into trip
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~3h 58m in
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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
216.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 59m 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
217.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m in
|
Nieman Road
Turn right onto Nieman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 101.7 mi | 1h 45m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 87.4 mi | 1h 27m |
| West 71st Street South | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 42 | 7 mi | 12m |
| North Conway Springs Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| West Grand Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| Nieman Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Shawnee Mission Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 101.7 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway Springs, KS and Shawnee, KS.
1
Start on Spring Avenue
322 ft
·
19 sec
·
Spring Avenue
2
Turn left onto KS-49
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
North 5th Street
3
Continue on KS 49
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
North Conway Springs Road
4
Continue on KS 49
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South 263rd Street West
5
Continue on KS 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grice Street
6
Turn right onto KS 42
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 42
7
Turn right onto West 71st Street South
10 mi
·
13 min
·
West 71st Street South
8
Continue on West Grand Avenue
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West Grand Avenue
9
Continue on East 71st Street South
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 71st Street South
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
11
At end of road, turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
12
Merge onto I 35
87 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
95 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
I 35
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
For this 4-hour, 6-minute drive, departing in the morning will give you ample time to reach Shawnee and still have a good portion of your day ahead. With only one suggested stop and a longest stretch of over 100 miles, plan for a single refueling or rest break around the halfway point to stay refreshed. The $34 fuel cost is a reasonable budget to keep in mind. A practical tip for this route: keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the 100-mile mark on I-35, as services can be spaced out on longer highway segments.
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 109.9 miles from Conway Springs, KS, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.7 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 48 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.9 miles or 2h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 20m
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 Conway Springs, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Conway Springs, KS
This is one driving day of about 219.8 miles and 4h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Conway Springs, 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 I 35 for about 101.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.9 mi from Conway Springs, KS · 2h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109.9 miles from Conway Springs, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.7 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.36 one way
$68.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $37.73 | $75.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $42.30 | $84.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.53 | $97.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.37
Kansas Turnpike
(87.4 mi)
$4.37
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
$34
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.9 | 0 | $23.08 | $10.55 |
| Efficient EV | 55 | 0 | $19.23 | $8.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.9 | 1 | $30.77 | $14.07 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Destination
Shawnee, KS
Morning in Shawnee on Thursday
Local time
11:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Eureka, KS
110 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
18 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
4h 6m 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 Conway Springs, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 219.8 miles and takes about 4h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, Kansas Turnpike, West 71st Street South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.9 miles from Conway Springs, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.36 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 15 significant decision points across 219.8 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: at 114.5 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 213.6 miles (I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.2 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 Conway Springs, KS to Shawnee, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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