Origin
Galena, KS
Night in Galena on Tuesday
Local time
9:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Galena, KS to Shawnee, KS
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 27m
Distance
145.1 mi
234 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
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6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Galena, KS
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Shawnee, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Galena, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 145.1 miles and takes about 2h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 6th Street, Short Street, West 7th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.68 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.6 miles from Galena, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 27m drive with frequent turns across 145.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 6th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Galena, KS to Shawnee, KS is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Galena, KS to Shawnee, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Short Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast 70th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Parkview Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 56 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shawnee Mission Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nieman Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 6th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galena, KS and Shawnee, KS.
1
Start on the route
151 ft
·
13 sec
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the route
2
Turn right onto West 6th Street
154 ft
·
12 sec
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West 6th Street
3
Turn left onto Short Street
200 ft
·
11 sec
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Short Street
4
Turn right onto West 7th Street
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West 7th Street
5
Turn right onto Southeast 70th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 70th Street
6
At the end of the road, turn right
6.4 mi
·
7 min
7
Continue straight
19 mi
·
23 min
8
Turn left onto Parkview Drive
58 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Parkview Drive
9
Continue straight
54 mi
·
56 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
105 ft
·
4 sec
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Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
12
Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Shawnee Mission Parkway
13
Turn right onto Nieman Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Nieman Road
14
Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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West 49th Terrace
15
Turn right onto Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
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Bond Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 72.6 miles from Galena, KS, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.6 miles or 1h 13m 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 1m
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 Galena, 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 Galena, KS
This is one driving day of about 145.1 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Galena, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.6 mi from Galena, KS · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 72.6 miles from Galena, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$22.68 one way
$45.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.91 | $49.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.92 | $55.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.04 | $64.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.24 | $6.96 |
| Efficient EV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.70 | $5.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58 | 0 | $20.31 | $9.29 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Night in Shawnee on Tuesday
Local time
9:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
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73 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
15 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
2h 27m 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 Galena, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 145.1 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 6th Street, Short Street, West 7th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.6 miles from Galena, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.68 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Galena, KS to Shawnee, KS is easy. At 2h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Galena, KS to Shawnee, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Galena, KS to Shawnee, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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