Trip from Shawnee, KS to Hoxie, KS

Drive Time

6h 7m

Distance

343.2 mi

552 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 55m ★

6 AM

6h 7m

8 AM

6h 33m

10 AM

6h 16m

12 PM

6h 14m

3 PM

6h 18m

5 PM

6h 32m

8 PM

6h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Shawnee, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Shawnee, KS to Hoxie, KS covers 343.2 miles and takes about 6h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Kansas Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 178.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.13 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

171.6 miles from Shawnee, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 7m drive with frequent turns across 343.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 178.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 343.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles (I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4.6 mi into trip | ~11m in

Turn left toward I 435 North

Navigation decision point

Toward I 435 North

9.8 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 12B Toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike

10.1 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike

Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40 / Kansas Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

54 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | I 70 / Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 / Kansas Turnpike toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I-70 West, US 40 West: Topeka, Salina

325.5 mi into trip | ~5h 36m in

Take the exit toward KS 23 North: Grainfield, Hoxie

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward KS 23 North: Grainfield, Hoxie

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Shawnee, KS to Hoxie, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Salina along the way.

Salina

54 mi in | ~1h 2m | via I 70

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	178.9 mi	2h 58m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	91.6 mi	1h 34m
Kansas Turnpike	44.9 mi	45m
Gove 50	17.5 mi	31m
I 435	4.8 mi	5m
West 51st Street	1.5 mi	3m
Holliday Drive	1.2 mi	2m
Quivira Lane	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 178.9 mi, about 2h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, KS and Hoxie, KS.

Start on Bond Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Bond Street

Turn right onto West 49th Terrace

0.1 mi · 34 sec · West 49th Terrace

Continue on Garnett Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Garnett Street

Turn right onto West 51st Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · West 51st Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto Quivira Drive

0.7 mi · 1 min · Quivira Drive

Continue on Quivira Lane

0.8 mi · 1 min · Quivira Lane

Turn right

56 ft · 7 sec

Turn left onto Holliday Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Holliday Drive

Turn left onto I 435 North

0.4 mi · 46 sec · I 435 North

Merge slight left

4.8 mi · 5 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike

0.3 mi · 45 sec · I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

44 mi · 44 min · Kansas Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

0.9 mi · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

92 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

179 mi · 2 hr 58 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit slight right toward KS 23 North: Grainfield, Hoxie

0.2 mi · 27 sec · KS 23 North: Grainfield, Hoxie

Turn right onto Gove 50

18 mi · 31 min · Gove 50

Turn right onto Oak Avenue

36 ft · 1 sec · Oak Avenue

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 171.6 miles from Shawnee, KS, or about 3h 2m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 178.9 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 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 171.6 miles or 3h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hoxie, KS than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Shawnee, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 343.2 miles and 6h 7m.

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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 178.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 171.6 mi from Shawnee, KS · 3h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fairbury, NE

172 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

Valley Falls, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lincoln, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 171.6 miles from Shawnee, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 178.9 miles.

Arriving in Hoxie, KS

The final approach into Hoxie, 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 Hoxie, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The path to equality has been anything but smooth. It's taken courage and dedication by everyday people coming together for a common goal to carry the country toward true equality. Parents, teachers,...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 59.2

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$52.13 one way

$104.26 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 120 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$57.47	$114.93
premium	$4.80	$64.79	$129.58
diesel	$5.64	$76.25	$152.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 120.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	103	1	$36.04	$16.47
Efficient EV	85.8	0	$30.03	$13.73
EV Truck/SUV	137.3	1	$48.05	$21.96

Gas CO2

120 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Shawnee, KS

Late night in Shawnee on Monday

Local time

4:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hoxie, KS

Late night in Hoxie on Monday

Local time

4:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

31°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

18 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

6h 7m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Hoxie, KS covers 343.2 miles and takes about 6h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway, Kansas Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 171.6 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 $52.13 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

On the drive from Shawnee, KS to Hoxie, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Salina along the way.

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