Origin
Shawnee, KS
Evening in Shawnee on Sunday
Local time
8:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, KS to Coffeyville, KS
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
164.2 mi
264 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shawnee, KS
Tien Nguyen
Coffeyville, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
Traveling from Shawnee to Coffeyville covers 164.2 miles across the Great Plains of Kansas. You can expect a total drive time of approximately 3 hours and 11 minutes, making this a very manageable one-day trip. With a fuel budget of about $25, the journey is quite economical for a solo traveler or a small group. You will primarily navigate via I-35 and US 169, transitioning through the heart of the state. Because the duration is relatively short, you do not need to worry about overnight splits, allowing you the flexibility to complete the trip in a single afternoon or morning.
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
82.1 miles from Shawnee, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
This highway-focused route is designed for efficiency, with 84% of your journey taking place on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm as you cover the longest stretch of 84 miles on US 169. While the path begins with the connectivity of I-35, the transition to US 169 shifts the pace toward a more consistent, open-road experience. Navigating through South Princeton Street helps bridge the final gaps of the drive. Expect a straightforward, functional drive that prioritizes direct travel over technical maneuvers or winding backroads.
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 84 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 11m drive. You will face about 13 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Johnson Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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
7
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
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
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 | 84 mi | 1h 37m |
| I 35 | 45.6 mi | 49m |
| South Princeton Street | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| South State Road | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| US 59 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Johnson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Nieman Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East 8th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 169
— 84 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, KS and Coffeyville, KS.
1
Start on Bond Street
0.2 mi
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46 sec
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Bond Street
2
Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
0.3 mi
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1 min
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West 49th Terrace
3
At end of road, turn right onto Nieman Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Nieman Road
Use the none lane.
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
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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
84 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 166; US 169
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 166; US 169
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto East 8th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East 8th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto South Walnut Street
381 ft
·
21 sec
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South Walnut Street
20
Turn left onto West 7th Street
210 ft
·
9 sec
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West 7th Street
21
Arrive at destination
West 7th Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a 3-hour-and-11-minute drive, try to depart early in the morning to beat potential traffic congestion on the busier stretches of I-35. Budget for at least one stop during your 164.2-mile transit to stretch your legs and refresh your fuel supply. Keep in mind that the majority of your time is spent on US 169, so plan your rest break for a point where the road transitions away from the interstate. Because this is a single-day trip, you have the advantage of total schedule control; use that flexibility to time your departure around local traffic patterns in the Shawnee area.
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 82.1 miles from Shawnee, KS, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84 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 82.1 miles or 1h 34m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coffeyville, 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 164.2 miles and 3h 11m.
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 84 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.1 mi from Shawnee, KS · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 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 82.1 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 84 miles.
Arriving in Coffeyville, KS
The final approach into Coffeyville, 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 Coffeyville, 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
$24.94 one way
$49.88 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $27.49 | $54.99 |
| premium | $4.80 | $31.00 | $62.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.48 | $72.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.3 | 0 | $17.24 | $7.88 |
| Efficient EV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.37 | $6.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.7 | 0 | $22.99 | $10.51 |
Gas CO2
57 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
Coffeyville, KS
Evening in Coffeyville on Sunday
Local time
8:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
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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
31 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 11m 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 Coffeyville, KS covers 164.2 miles and takes about 3h 11m 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 82.1 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 $24.94 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 11m drive. You will face about 13 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Johnson Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Shawnee, KS to Coffeyville, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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