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Saint Francis, KS
Morning in Saint Francis on Friday
Local time
11:33 AM
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Current temp
85°F
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Trip from Saint Francis, KS to Shawnee, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 54m
Distance
439.6 mi
707 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$69
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 46m
★
6 AM
7h 55m
8 AM
8h 12m
10 AM
8h 1m
12 PM
7h 59m
3 PM
8h 2m
5 PM
8h 12m
8 PM
7h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Francis, KS
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Shawnee, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Francis, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 439.6 miles and takes about 7h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Kansas Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 258.5 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $68.73 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
219.8 miles from Saint Francis, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 54m. Total distance: 439.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 54m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 54m drive with frequent turns across 439.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 258.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near RS 115 / South Benton 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 439.6 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (RS 115 / South Benton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 36; K-27): Navigation decision point; at 383.5 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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RS 115 / South Benton Street
Turn left onto RS 115 / South Benton Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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US 36; K-27
At end of road, turn left onto US 36; K-27
Navigation decision point
6
383.5 mi into trip
|
~6h 50m in
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I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway toward I-70 East, Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-70 East, Kansas City
5
433 mi into trip
|
~7h 41m in
Take the exit toward College Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 415
Toward College Parkway
8
433.2 mi into trip
|
~7h 41m 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 Saint Francis, KS to Shawnee, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.
Kansas City
383.5 mi in
|
~6h 50m
|
via I 70
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 258.5 mi | 4h 18m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 90.3 mi | 1h 32m |
| Kansas Turnpike | 48.7 mi | 49m |
| KS 27 | 30 mi | 52m |
| US 36 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| South 59th Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Turner Diagonal | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| KS 32 | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 258.5 mi, about 4h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francis, KS and Shawnee, KS.
1
Start on Spencer Street
79 ft
·
8 sec
·
Spencer Street
2
Turn left onto RS 115
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Benton Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 36; K-27
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 36; K-27
4
Turn right onto KS 27
30 mi
·
52 min
·
KS 27
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
6
Merge onto I 70; US 24
257 mi
·
4 hr 17 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
7
Continue on I 70; US 40
75 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Continue on I 70; US 40
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Toward I-70 East, Kansas City
11
Continue on I 70
49 mi
·
49 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 415
Toward College Parkway
13
Keep slight right at fork
390 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Turner Diagonal
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Turner Diagonal
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Turner Diagonal
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on KS 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
KS 32
16
Turn right onto South 55th Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South 55th Street
17
Turn slight right
168 ft
·
7 sec
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto Inland Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Inland Drive
19
Turn left onto South 59th Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South 59th Street
20
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
47th Street
21
Turn left onto Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bond Street
22
Arrive at destination
Bond Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 219.8 miles from Saint Francis, KS, or about 4h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 258.5 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 97 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 219.8 miles or 4h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 46m
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 Saint Francis, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Francis, KS
This is one driving day of about 439.6 miles and 7h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Saint Francis, KS.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 258.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 219.8 mi from Saint Francis, KS · 4h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
220 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 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 219.8 miles from Saint Francis, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 258.5 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
$68.73 one way
$137.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
154 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $75.46 | $150.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $84.60 | $169.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $97.06 | $194.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.43
Kansas Turnpike
(48.7 mi)
$2.43
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
$69
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 153.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 131.9 | 1 | $46.16 | $21.10 |
| Efficient EV | 109.9 | 1 | $38.46 | $17.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 175.8 | 2 | $61.54 | $28.13 |
Gas CO2
154 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (67% 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
Morning in Shawnee on Friday
Local time
11:33 AM
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
11 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
7h 54m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Saint Francis, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 439.6 miles and takes about 7h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Kansas Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 219.8 miles from Saint Francis, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 439.6 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (RS 115 / South Benton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 36; K-27): Navigation decision point; at 383.5 miles (I 70 / Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Saint Francis, KS to Shawnee, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.
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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