Trip from Garnett, KS to Shawnee, KS

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

70.3 mi

113 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 15m ★

6 AM

1h 22m

8 AM

1h 34m

10 AM

1h 26m

12 PM

1h 25m

3 PM

1h 27m

5 PM

1h 34m

8 PM

1h 18m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Garnett, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 35, North State Road, US 59 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.8 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.99 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 70.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and North State Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.8 miles on I 35.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 16 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 35.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and North State Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.3 miles in near US 59.

Driving Effort 6/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 21.3 miles (US 59): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.1 miles (I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.8 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 11 key points

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

6

21.3 mi into trip | ~24m 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...

5

64.1 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | 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

66.8 mi into trip | ~1h 13m 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

66.9 mi into trip | ~1h 14m 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

68.2 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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 Garnett, KS to Shawnee, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.

Kansas City

21.3 mi in | ~24m | via US 59

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 35	35.8 mi	39m
North State Road	12.2 mi	13m
US 59	9.6 mi	10m
South Maple Street	8.5 mi	9m
Nieman Road	1.7 mi	3m
Shawnee Mission Parkway	1.2 mi	2m
West 6th Avenue	0.4 mi	<1m
West 49th Terrace	0.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 35 — 35.8 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Oak Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · South Oak Street

2

Turn right onto US 169 Business

0.4 mi · 36 sec · West 6th Avenue

3

Turn right onto US 59; KS 31

8.5 mi · 9 min · South Maple Street

4

Continue on US 59

493 ft · 6 sec · North State Street

5

Continue on US 59

12 mi · 13 min · North State Road

6

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

7

Continue on I 35; US 50

30 mi · 31 min · I 35; US 50

Use the straight lane.

8

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.

9

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.

10

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.

11

Keep slight left at fork

106 ft · 4 sec

Toward Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee Use the left lane.

12

Turn left onto US 56; US 69; US 169

1.2 mi · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway

Use the straight lane.

13

Turn right onto Nieman Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · Nieman Road

Use the right lane.

14

Turn left onto West 49th Terrace

0.3 mi · 1 min · West 49th Terrace

15

Turn right onto Bond Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Bond Street

16

Arrive at destination

Bond Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.2 mi from Garnett, KS · 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Edgerton, KS

35 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

Stanton, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wellsville, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Garnett, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.99 one way

$21.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$12.07	$24.13
premium	$4.89	$13.53	$27.06
diesel	$5.61	$15.52	$31.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.1	$7.38	$3.37
Efficient EV	17.6	$6.15	$2.81
EV Truck/SUV	28.1	$9.84	$4.50

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Garnett, KS

Late night in Garnett on Friday

Local time

1:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shawnee, KS

Late night in Shawnee on Friday

Local time

1:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Edgerton, KS

35 mi in

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

19 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

1h 21m 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 Garnett, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 35, North State Road, 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 35.2 miles from Garnett, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.99 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 21.3 miles (US 59): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.1 miles (I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.8 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 Garnett, KS to Shawnee, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.

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