Origin
Shawnee, KS
Evening in Shawnee on Tuesday
Local time
7:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, KS to Bolton, KS
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
165.1 mi
266 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
6 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shawnee, KS
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Bolton, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shawnee, KS to Bolton, KS covers 165.1 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 169, I 35, South Princeton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.5 miles on US 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.81 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
82.6 miles from Shawnee, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 15m highway drive covering 165.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 169 and I 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.5 miles on US 169.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 169 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 169 and I 35. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West 49th Terrace.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 15m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West 49th Terrace): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Nieman Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Johnson Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 49th Terrace
Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Nieman Road
At end of road, turn right onto Nieman Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Johnson Drive
Turn left onto Johnson Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
2.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 35 South: Wichita
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 35 South: Wichita
5
2.9 mi into trip
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~6m in
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I 35
Merge onto I 35
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 169 | 70.5 mi | 1h 21m |
| I 35 | 45.6 mi | 49m |
| South Princeton Street | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| South State Road | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| US 160 | 9.9 mi | 15m |
| US 59 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| US 75 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Johnson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 70.5 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, KS and Bolton, KS.
1
Start on Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Bond Street
2
Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 49th Terrace
3
At end of road, turn right onto Nieman Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Nieman Road
4
Turn left onto Johnson Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Johnson Drive
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 35 South: Wichita
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 35
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 35
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 35; US 56; US 169
4.2 mi
·
4 min
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I 35; US 56; US 169
Toward I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 35; US 50; US 56; US 169
37 mi
·
39 min
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I 35; US 50; US 56; US 169
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 35; US 50; US 59
1.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 35; US 50; US 59
10
Take the exit onto US 59
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 59
Exit 183
Toward US 59 South: Garnett
11
Turn left onto US 59
12 mi
·
14 min
·
South Princeton Street
12
Continue on US 59
493 ft
·
6 sec
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North State Street
13
Continue on US 59
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
South State Road
14
Enter roundabout onto US 59; US 169; KS 31
122 ft
·
1 sec
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US 59; US 169; KS 31
15
Continue on US 59; US 169; KS 31
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
US 59; US 169; KS 31
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Continue on US 169
70 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto US 160
9.9 mi
·
15 min
·
US 160
19
Turn left onto US 75
5.7 mi
·
6 min
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US 75
20
Turn right
85 ft
·
3 sec
21
Arrive at destination
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 82.6 miles from Shawnee, KS, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.5 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.6 miles or 1h 35m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bolton, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Shawnee, 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 Shawnee, KS
This is one driving day of about 165.1 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shawnee, 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 US 169 for about 70.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.6 mi from Shawnee, KS · 1h 35m 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.6 miles from Shawnee, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 169 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.5 miles.
Arriving in Bolton, KS
The final approach into Bolton, 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 Bolton, 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
$25.81 one way
$51.62 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.34 | $56.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.45 | $72.90 |
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: 57.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Hy-Vee Grocery Store - Tesla Supercharger
Overland Park, KS
Tesla
12 DCFC
Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger
Mission, KS
Tesla
8 DCFC
Reed Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram
Shawnee, KS
Blink Network
2 DCFC
Matt Ross CC
Overland Park, KS
Blink Network
2 DCFC
Overland Park Convention
Overland Park, KS
Blink Network
2 DCFC
HYUNDAI KC REED HYUNDAI 1
Merriam, KS
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
Blink Network: 3
Tesla: 2
ChargePoint Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.34 | $7.92 |
| Efficient EV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.45 | $6.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66 | 0 | $23.11 | $10.57 |
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
Bolton, KS
Evening in Bolton on Tuesday
Local time
7:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Nevada, MO
83 mi in
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
5 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 15m 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 Shawnee, KS to Bolton, KS covers 165.1 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 169, I 35, South Princeton Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.6 miles from Shawnee, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.81 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 straightforward 3h 15m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West 49th Terrace): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Nieman Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (Johnson Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Shawnee, KS to Bolton, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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