Origin
Rose Hill, KS
Morning in Rose Hill on Saturday
Local time
11:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Rose Hill, 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
3h 27m
Distance
187.9 mi
302 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 15m
★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rose Hill, KS
Amelia Cui
Shawnee, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rose Hill, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 187.9 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, Kansas Turnpike, South Andover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.7 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.38 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
93.9 miles from Rose Hill, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 187.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 27m highway drive covering 187.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and Kansas Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 101.7 miles on I 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 101.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Kansas Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 187.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.9 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 82.6 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 184.3 miles (US 56; US 69; US 169): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
12.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
At end of road, turn left
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
82.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
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I 35
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
184.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
|
US 56; US 69; US 169
Take the exit onto US 56; US 69; US 169 toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 228B
Toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: S...
9
184.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
6
185.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 22m in
|
Nieman Road
Turn right onto Nieman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 101.7 mi | 1h 45m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 69.5 mi | 1h 9m |
| South Andover Road | 5 mi | 9m |
| Southwest Butler Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| South Rose Hill Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Nieman Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Shawnee Mission Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| East 21st Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 101.7 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rose Hill, KS and Shawnee, KS.
1
Start on East Showalter Street
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Showalter Street
2
Turn right onto South Rose Hill Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Rose Hill Road
3
Continue on Southwest Butler Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest Butler Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Southwest Butler Road
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Butler Road
5
Continue on Southwest Butler Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Southwest Butler Road
6
Continue on South Andover Road
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
South Andover Road
7
Turn right onto East 21st Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East 21st Street
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
9
At end of road, turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
10
Merge onto I 35
70 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 35
95 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
I 35
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
Use the straight lane.
13
Merge onto I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
I 35; US 56; US 69; US 169
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 56; US 69; US 169
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 56; US 69; US 169
Exit 228B
Toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
106 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto US 56; US 69; US 169
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Shawnee Mission Parkway
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto Nieman Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Nieman Road
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 49th Terrace
19
Turn right onto Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bond Street
20
Arrive at destination
Bond Street
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 93.9 miles from Rose Hill, KS, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.7 miles.
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 41 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.9 miles or 1h 45m 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 47m
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 Rose Hill, 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 Rose Hill, KS
This is one driving day of about 187.9 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Rose Hill, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 35 for about 101.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.9 mi from Rose Hill, KS · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.9 miles from Rose Hill, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.7 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.38 one way
$58.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.25 | $64.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.16 | $72.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.49 | $82.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.48
Kansas Turnpike
(69.5 mi)
$3.48
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.73 | $9.02 |
| Efficient EV | 47 | 0 | $16.44 | $7.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.31 | $12.03 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Morning in Shawnee on Saturday
Local time
11:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Sunny
NW 9 to 13 mph
4% chance
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
2 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
3h 27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rose Hill, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 187.9 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, Kansas Turnpike, South Andover 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 93.9 miles from Rose Hill, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.38 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 187.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.9 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 82.6 miles (I 35): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 184.3 miles (US 56; US 69; US 169): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Rose Hill, 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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