Origin
Norton, KS
Night in Norton on Friday
Local time
10:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norton, KS to Shawnee, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 22m
Distance
322.6 mi
519 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 9m
★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 49m
10 AM
5h 32m
12 PM
5h 29m
3 PM
5h 33m
5 PM
5h 48m
8 PM
5h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shawnee, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Norton, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 322.6 miles and takes about 5h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Wilton Street, North State Street, East Holme Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.43 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
161.3 miles from Norton, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 22m. Total distance: 322.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 22m drive with frequent turns across 322.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Wilton 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 22m 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 Norton, KS to Shawnee, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Wilton Street | — | — |
| North State Street | — | — |
| East Holme Street | — | — |
| Highway 36 | — | — |
| West State Street | — | — |
| East 100 Road | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
| 6th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Wilton Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norton, KS and Shawnee, KS.
1
Start on North 2nd Avenue
30 ft
·
7 sec
·
North 2nd Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Wilton Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Wilton Street
3
Turn left onto North State Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
North State Street
4
Turn right onto East Holme Street
14 mi
·
16 min
·
East Holme Street
5
Continue on Highway 36
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Highway 36
6
Continue on West State Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West State Street
7
Turn right onto East 100 Road
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East 100 Road
8
Continue on Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Central Avenue
9
Turn left onto 6th Street
29 mi
·
33 min
·
6th Street
10
Turn right
12 mi
·
14 min
11
Turn left onto West 40th Drive
45 mi
·
54 min
·
West 40th Drive
12
Continue on Fox Road
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fox Road
13
Continue on Elk Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Elk Road
14
Continue on Dove Road
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Dove Road
15
Continue on Deer Road
24 mi
·
27 min
·
Deer Road
16
Continue on 18th Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
18th Road
17
Continue on West Crawford Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Crawford Street
18
Continue on 18th Road
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
18th Road
19
Continue on Barton Road
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Barton Road
20
Turn right onto Cavalry Road
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Cavalry Road
21
Turn left onto Madison Road
9.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Madison Road
22
Turn right
8.6 mi
·
9 min
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
269 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
24
Exit the roundabout onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
161 ft
·
2 sec
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
26
Exit the rotary onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Tuttle Creek Boulevard
27
Continue on Fort Riley Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fort Riley Boulevard
28
Take the exit right toward Junction I-70, Zeandale
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Junction I-70, Zeandale
29
Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East, Topeka
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I-70 East, Topeka
30
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
36 mi
·
35 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
31
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
32
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
33
Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
34
Continue on Kansas Turnpike
49 mi
·
49 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
35
Take the exit slight right toward College Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
College Parkway
36
Keep slight right to continue on Turner Diagonal
390 ft
·
10 sec
·
Turner Diagonal
37
Turn straight onto Turner Diagonal
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Turner Diagonal
38
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
39
Turn right onto South 55th Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
South 55th Street
40
Turn slight right
167 ft
·
7 sec
41
Turn straight onto Inland Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Inland Drive
42
Turn left onto South 59th Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South 59th Street
43
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
47th Street
44
Turn left onto Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bond Street
45
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 161.3 miles from Norton, KS, or about 2h 41m 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 71 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.3 miles or 2h 41m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shawnee, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Norton, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Norton, KS
This is one driving day of about 322.6 miles and 5h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Norton, 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 161.3 mi from Norton, KS · 2h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
161 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 161.3 miles from Norton, 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
$50.43 one way
$100.87 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $55.38 | $110.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $62.08 | $124.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $71.23 | $142.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.8 | 1 | $33.87 | $15.48 |
| Efficient EV | 80.7 | 0 | $28.23 | $12.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129 | 1 | $45.16 | $20.65 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 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 Friday
Local time
10:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
80°F
Manhattan, KS
161 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
24 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 22m 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 Norton, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 322.6 miles and takes about 5h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Wilton Street, North State Street, East Holme Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 161.3 miles from Norton, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.43 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 22m 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 Norton, KS to Shawnee, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Norton, KS to Shawnee, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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