Origin
Junction City, KS
Evening in Junction City on Thursday
Local time
5:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Junction City, KS to Shawnee County, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
54m
Distance
59.6 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Junction City, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Junction City, KS to Shawnee County, KS covers 59.6 miles and takes about 54m 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, J Hill Road, I-70 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 59.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 59.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Junction City, KS to Shawnee County, KS is easy. At 54m 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 Junction City, KS to Shawnee County, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 6th Street | — | — |
| J Hill Road | — | — |
| I-70 East | — | — |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| I 470 South | — | — |
| Huntoon Street | — | — |
| Southwest Huntoon Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 6th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Junction City, KS and Shawnee County, KS.
1
Start on North Jefferson Street
131 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
2
Turn left onto West 6th Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West 6th Street
3
Turn right onto J Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
J Hill Road
4
Take the ramp left toward I-70 East, US 40 East, KS 18 East: Topeka
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I-70 East, US 40 East, KS 18 East: Topeka
5
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
51 mi
·
50 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
6
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, US 75 South
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 470 South, US 75 South
9
Take the exit slight right toward Huntoon Street, Wanamaker Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Huntoon Street, Wanamaker Road
10
Turn left onto Southwest Huntoon Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Huntoon Street
11
Turn right onto Southwest Arrowhead Road
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Southwest Arrowhead Road
12
Turn left
269 ft
·
20 sec
13
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.8 mi from Junction City, KS · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Junction City, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shawnee County, KS
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Shawnee County, KS if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.32 one way
$18.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.47 | $22.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 County, KS
Evening in Shawnee County on Thursday
Local time
5:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Newbury, KS
30 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
3 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
54m 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 Junction City, KS to Shawnee County, KS covers 59.6 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 6th Street, J Hill Road, I-70 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.8 miles from Junction City, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.32 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 Junction City, KS to Shawnee County, KS is easy. At 54m 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 Junction City, KS to Shawnee County, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Junction City, KS to Shawnee County, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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