Origin
Peabody, KS
Night in Peabody on Friday
Local time
11:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
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Trip from Peabody, 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
2h 37m
Distance
165.8 mi
267 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
★
6 AM
2h 37m
8 AM
2h 58m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 57m
8 PM
2h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peabody, KS
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Shawnee, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Peabody, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 165.8 miles and takes about 2h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 9th Street, North Maple Street, US 50 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.92 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.9 miles from Peabody, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 165.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m 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 2h 37m drive with frequent turns across 165.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 9th 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 Peabody, KS to Shawnee, KS is easy. At 2h 37m 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 Peabody, KS to Shawnee, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 9th Street | — | — |
| North Maple Street | — | — |
| US 50 East | — | — |
| Kansas City | — | — |
| I 35 North | — | — |
| US 56 East | — | — |
| Shawnee Mission Parkway | — | — |
| Nieman Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 9th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peabody, KS and Shawnee, KS.
1
Start on North Walnut Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Walnut Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto East 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East 9th Street
3
Turn left onto North Maple Street
348 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Maple Street
4
Turn right
11 mi
·
12 min
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 50 East: Emporia
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
US 50 East: Emporia
6
Exit the roundabout onto US 50 East: Emporia
43 mi
·
50 min
·
US 50 East: Emporia
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
364 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
8
Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City
30 ft
·
I 35 North: Kansas City
10
Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 35 North: Kansas City
11
Merge slight left
95 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
12
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
13
Merge slight right
2.7 mi
·
3 min
14
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
15
Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
16
Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Shawnee Mission Parkway
17
Turn right onto Nieman Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Nieman Road
18
Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 49th Terrace
19
Turn right onto Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bond Street
20
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.9 miles from Peabody, KS, or about 1h 18m 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 36 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.9 miles or 1h 18m 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 9m
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 Peabody, 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 Peabody, KS
This is one driving day of about 165.8 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Peabody, 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 82.9 mi from Peabody, KS · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.9 miles from Peabody, 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
$25.92 one way
$51.84 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.46 | $56.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.91 | $63.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.61 | $73.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.41 | $7.96 |
| Efficient EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.51 | $6.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.3 | 0 | $23.21 | $10.61 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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 Friday
Local time
11:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
7 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 37m 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 Peabody, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 165.8 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 9th Street, North Maple Street, US 50 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.9 miles from Peabody, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.92 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Peabody, KS to Shawnee, KS is easy. At 2h 37m 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 Peabody, KS to Shawnee, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Peabody, 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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