Origin
Rossville, KS
Evening in Rossville on Wednesday
Local time
5:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rossville, KS to Shawnee, KS
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
78.4 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rossville, KS
Tom Fisk
Shawnee, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rossville, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 78.4 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70 East, I-70 East, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.26 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
39.2 miles from Rossville, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 78.4 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.
I 70 East 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Rossville, KS to Shawnee, KS is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Rossville, KS to Shawnee, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 East | — | — |
| I-70 East | — | — |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | — | — |
| Kansas Turnpike | — | — |
| College Parkway | — | — |
| Turner Diagonal | — | — |
| South 55th Street | — | — |
| Inland Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 70 East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossville, KS and Shawnee, KS.
1
Start on East Anderson Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Anderson Street
2
At the end of the road, turn left
13 mi
·
17 min
3
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
4
Merge slight left
1.2 mi
·
1 min
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, US 40 East, KS 4 East: Kansas City, Gage Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 70 East, US 40 East, KS 4 East: Kansas City, Gage Boulevard
6
Keep slight left to continue on I-70 East, Kansas City
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I-70 East, Kansas City
7
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
9
Continue on Kansas Turnpike
49 mi
·
49 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
10
Take the exit slight right toward College Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
College Parkway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Turner Diagonal
390 ft
·
10 sec
·
Turner Diagonal
12
Turn straight onto Turner Diagonal
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Turner Diagonal
13
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn right onto South 55th Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
South 55th Street
15
Turn slight right
167 ft
·
7 sec
16
Turn straight onto Inland Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Inland Drive
17
Turn left onto South 59th Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South 59th Street
18
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
47th Street
19
Turn left onto Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
43 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.2 miles from Rossville, KS, or about 39m 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 17 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.2 miles or 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 7m
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 Rossville, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rossville, KS
This is one driving day of about 78.4 miles and 1h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Rossville, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.2 mi from Rossville, KS · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.2 miles from Rossville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.26 one way
$24.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.09 | $30.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.86 | $3.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.98 | $5.02 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Evening in Shawnee on Wednesday
Local time
5:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Tecumseh, KS
39 mi in
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
21 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
1h 19m 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 Rossville, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 78.4 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70 East, I-70 East, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.2 miles from Rossville, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.26 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.
The drive from Rossville, KS to Shawnee, KS is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Rossville, KS to Shawnee, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rossville, KS to Shawnee, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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