Origin
Reno, KS
Afternoon in Reno on Thursday
Local time
2:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Reno, KS to Shawnee, KS
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Reno, KS
William Gevorg Urban
Shawnee, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Reno, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 28.2 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kansas Turnpike, South 59th Street, Woodend Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on Kansas Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 28.2 miles, with most of the trip on Kansas Turnpike and South 59th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.2 miles on Kansas Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kansas Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and South 59th Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near CR-1 / 222nd Street.
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 28.2 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 1.4 miles (CR-1 / 222nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 70 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR-1 / 222nd Street
At end of road, turn right onto CR-1 / 222nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 70 / Kansas Turnpike
Merge onto I 70 / Kansas Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
21.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward College Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 415
Toward College Parkway
8
21.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Turner Diagonal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Turner Diagonal
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 Reno, KS to Shawnee, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Turner Diagonal along the way.
Turner Diagonal
21.9 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas Turnpike | 19.2 mi | 19m |
| South 59th Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Woodend Road | 1.4 mi | 5m |
| Turner Diagonal | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| KS 32 | 1 mi | 1m |
| 222nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Inland Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 55th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kansas Turnpike
— 19.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno, KS and Shawnee, KS.
1
Start on Woodend Road
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Woodend Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR-1
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
222nd Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
4
Merge onto I 70
19 mi
·
19 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 415
Toward College Parkway
6
Keep slight right at fork
390 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Turner Diagonal
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Turner Diagonal
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Turner Diagonal
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on KS 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 32
9
Turn right onto South 55th Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South 55th Street
10
Turn slight right
168 ft
·
7 sec
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto Inland Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Inland Drive
12
Turn left onto South 59th Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South 59th Street
13
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
47th Street
14
Turn left onto Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bond Street
15
Arrive at destination
Bond Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.41 one way
$8.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.96
Kansas Turnpike
(19.2 mi)
$0.96
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Afternoon in Shawnee on Thursday
Local time
2:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
40m 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 Reno, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 28.2 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, South 59th Street, Woodend Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Reno, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.41 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 28.2 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 1.4 miles (CR-1 / 222nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 70 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Reno, KS to Shawnee, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Turner Diagonal along the way.
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