Origin
Shawnee, KS
Late night in Shawnee on Friday
Local time
1:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, KS to Garnett, KS
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
70.3 mi
113 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Garnett, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shawnee, KS to Garnett, KS covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, South Princeton Street, South State Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.6 miles on I 35. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 70.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and South Princeton Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.6 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 16 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 South Princeton Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West 49th Terrace.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 10 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 10 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
|
~1m in
|
Nieman Road
At end of road, turn right onto Nieman Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Johnson Drive
Turn left onto Johnson Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~6m in
|
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 |
|---|---|---|
| I 35 | 45.6 mi | 49m |
| South Princeton Street | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| South State Road | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Johnson Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Nieman Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West 6th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 59 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 49th Terrace | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 45.6 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, KS and Garnett, 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
·
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
·
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
·
North State Street
13
Continue on US 59
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
South State Road
14
Turn left onto US 169 Business
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 6th Avenue
15
Turn left onto South Oak Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Oak Street
16
Arrive at destination
South Oak Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.2 mi from Shawnee, KS · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Shawnee, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Garnett, KS
The final approach into Garnett, KS usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.99 one way
$21.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.07 | $24.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.53 | $27.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.84 | $4.50 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Garnett, KS
Late night in Garnett on Friday
Local time
1:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Wellsville, KS
35 mi in
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
19 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
1h 21m 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 Garnett, KS covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, South Princeton Street, South State Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.2 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 $10.99 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 10 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 Garnett, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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