Origin
Meade, KS
Night in Meade on Sunday
Local time
9:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meade, KS to Shawnee, KS
Drive Time
5h 47m
Distance
366.5 mi
590 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 34m
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6 AM
5h 47m
8 AM
6h 14m
10 AM
5h 57m
12 PM
5h 54m
3 PM
5h 58m
5 PM
6h 12m
8 PM
5h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shawnee, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
The drive from Meade, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 366.5 miles and takes about 5h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on The Yellow Brick Road, West Front Street, West Kansas Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
183.3 miles from Meade, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 47m drive with frequent turns across 366.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
The Yellow Brick Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Meade, KS to Shawnee, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| The Yellow Brick Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Kansas Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cannonball Stageline | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| D Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
The Yellow Brick Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meade, KS and Shawnee, KS.
1
Start on West Carthage Street
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Carthage Street
2
Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
21 mi
·
23 min
·
The Yellow Brick Road
3
Continue on West Front Street
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Front Street
4
Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
41 mi
·
46 min
·
The Yellow Brick Road
5
Continue on West Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Kansas Avenue
6
Continue on Cannonball Stageline
29 mi
·
33 min
·
Cannonball Stageline
7
Continue on West 1st Street
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
West 1st Street
8
Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31 mi
·
35 min
·
Cannonball Stageline
9
Continue on D Avenue
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
D Avenue
10
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
50 mi
·
57 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City, Oklahoma City
449 ft
·
11 sec
·
I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City, Oklahoma City
12
Keep slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
75 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
14
Keep slight right
95 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
15
Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
16
Merge slight right
2.7 mi
·
3 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
19
Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Shawnee Mission Parkway
20
Turn right onto Nieman Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Nieman Road
21
Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 49th Terrace
22
Turn right onto Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bond Street
23
Arrive at your destination
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 183.3 miles from Meade, KS, or about 2h 53m 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 81 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 183.3 miles or 2h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 50m
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 Meade, 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 Meade, KS
This is one driving day of about 366.5 miles and 5h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Meade, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 183.3 mi from Meade, KS · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
183 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 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 183.3 miles from Meade, 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
$55.67 one way
$111.34 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $61.37 | $122.73 |
| premium | $4.80 | $69.19 | $138.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $81.42 | $162.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 128.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 110 | 1 | $38.48 | $17.59 |
| Efficient EV | 91.6 | 1 | $32.07 | $14.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 146.6 | 1 | $51.31 | $23.46 |
Gas CO2
128 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Sunday
Local time
9:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
5h 47m 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 Meade, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 366.5 miles and takes about 5h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are The Yellow Brick Road, West Front Street, West Kansas Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183.3 miles from Meade, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.67 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 47m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Meade, KS to Shawnee, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Meade, KS to Shawnee, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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