Origin
Shawnee, KS
Evening in Shawnee on Sunday
Local time
8:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, KS to Fredonia, KS
Drive Time
2h 55m
Distance
147.2 mi
237 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 44m
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6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 4m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shawnee, KS
Tien Nguyen
Trip Overview
Traveling from Shawnee to Fredonia covers 147.2 miles across the heart of the Kansas Great Plains. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 2 hours and 55 minutes, making it an ideal single-day journey that doesn't require an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $22 on fuel for the trek, which relies primarily on I-35 and US-169. Because the route is straightforward and efficient, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. Whether you are heading south for business or a weekend getaway, the drive provides a reliable connection between these two Kansas communities.
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
73.6 miles from Shawnee, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
This highway-focused drive is efficient, with roughly 74% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will start your journey with a 45.6-mile stretch on I-35, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. As you transition onto US-169 and eventually South Princeton Street, the pace remains steady and practical. The transition from interstate travel to regional highways defines the character of this trip, offering a consistent experience behind the wheel. Prepare for a focused drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 45.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and US 169. 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 2h 55m drive. You will face about 16 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 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 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.
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
115.4 mi into trip
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~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward KS 39
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward KS 39
7
126.1 mi into trip
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~2h 25m in
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US 75
At end of road, turn left onto US 75
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 45.6 mi | 49m |
| US 169 | 36.6 mi | 41m |
| South Princeton Street | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| US 75 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| South State Road | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| 13th Street | 8 mi | 13m |
| US 59 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| KS 39 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 45.6 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, KS and Fredonia, 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
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
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
37 mi
·
41 min
·
US 169
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward KS 39
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn right onto KS 39
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
220th Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Continue on KS 39
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
KS 39
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Continue on KS 39
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
KS 39
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 75
11 mi
·
13 min
·
US 75
Use the left / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto KS 47
8.0 mi
·
13 min
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13th Street
23
Enter roundabout onto Washington Street
190 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Street
24
Continue on Washington Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
25
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North 7th Street
26
Arrive at destination
North 7th Street
Trip Plan
Since the total duration is under three hours, you have the luxury of choosing a departure time that avoids peak traffic in the Shawnee area. Plan for at least one dedicated stop along the way to stretch your legs and break up the 147.2-mile journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the longer highway segments to ensure you stay within your $22 budget. Because this is a relatively short trip, you can easily manage the entire distance in one go without feeling exhausted upon arrival. Use the flexibility of this route to time your arrival in Fredonia exactly when you need to be there.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.6 miles from Shawnee, KS, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.6 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 73.6 miles or 1h 24m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fredonia, 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 147.2 miles and 2h 55m.
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 45.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.6 mi from Shawnee, KS · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 73.6 miles from Shawnee, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fredonia, KS
The final approach into Fredonia, 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 Fredonia, 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
$22.36 one way
$44.72 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $24.65 | $49.29 |
| premium | $4.80 | $27.79 | $55.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $32.70 | $65.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.46 | $7.07 |
| Efficient EV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.88 | $5.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.61 | $9.42 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Fredonia, KS
Evening in Fredonia on Sunday
Local time
8:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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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
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
2h 55m 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 Fredonia, KS covers 147.2 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, US 169, 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 73.6 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 $22.36 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.
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 2h 55m drive. You will face about 16 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 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Shawnee, KS to Fredonia, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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