Origin
Shawnee, KS
Afternoon in Shawnee on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, KS to Conway Springs, KS
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
218.2 mi
351 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 52m
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6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 58m
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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Conway Springs, KS
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Shawnee, KS to Conway Springs, KS covers 218.2 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, State Highway 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 176.9 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.11 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
109.1 miles from Shawnee, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 5m highway drive covering 218.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 176.9 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 24 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 176.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West 49th Terrace.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 218.2 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.2 miles (West 49th Terrace): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Nieman Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: 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
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
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
6
179.8 mi into trip
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~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 54, US 400
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 53A
Toward US 54, US 400
6
191.7 mi into trip
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~3h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 235 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 235 South
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 176.9 mi | 3h 1m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 11.4 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 42 | 8.7 mi | 15m |
| West Southwest Boulevard | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| North Conway Springs Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| I 235 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Johnson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Cessna Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 176.9 mi, about 3h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, KS and Conway Springs, KS.
1
Start on Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
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Bond Street
2
Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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West 49th Terrace
3
At end of road, turn right onto Nieman Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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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
133 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
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I 35; US 50; US 59
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 53A
Toward US 54, US 400
11
Merge onto US 54; US 400
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 235 South
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 235
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 235
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 5
Toward KS 42
15
Turn right onto KS 42
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Southwest Boulevard
16
Continue on KS 42
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cessna Boulevard
17
Continue on KS 42
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
West Southwest Boulevard
18
Continue on KS 42
8.7 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 42
19
Turn left onto KS 49
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Grice Street
20
Continue on KS 49
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
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South 263rd Street West
21
Continue on KS 49
5.5 mi
·
9 min
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North Conway Springs Road
22
Continue on KS-49
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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North 5th Street
23
Turn right onto Spring Avenue
322 ft
·
14 sec
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Spring Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Spring Avenue
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 109.1 miles from Shawnee, KS, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 176.9 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.1 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conway Springs, 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 218.2 miles and 4h 5m.
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 I 35 for about 176.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.1 mi from Shawnee, KS · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
109 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 109.1 miles from Shawnee, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 176.9 miles.
Arriving in Conway Springs, KS
The final approach into Conway Springs, 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 Conway Springs, 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
$34.11 one way
$68.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
76 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $37.45 | $74.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $41.99 | $83.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.18 | $96.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.5 | 0 | $22.91 | $10.47 |
| Efficient EV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.09 | $8.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.3 | 1 | $30.55 | $13.96 |
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Conway Springs, KS
Afternoon in Conway Springs on Tuesday
Local time
4:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Newton, KS
109 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
3 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
4h 5m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Conway Springs, KS covers 218.2 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, State Highway 42. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.1 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 $34.11 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 218.2 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.2 miles (West 49th Terrace): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Nieman Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Shawnee, KS to Conway Springs, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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