Trip from Shawnee, KS to Lecompton, KS

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

58m

Distance

46.6 mi

75 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min

4 AM

0h 54m ★

6 AM

0h 58m

8 AM

1h 8m

10 AM

1h 2m

12 PM

1h 1m

3 PM

1h 2m

5 PM

1h 7m

8 PM

0h 56m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Shawnee, KS to Lecompton, KS covers 46.6 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Kansas Turnpike, I 435, North 1800 Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.1 miles on Kansas Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.29 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

23.3 miles from Shawnee, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 58m highway drive covering 46.6 miles, with most of the trip on Kansas Turnpike and I 435. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.1 miles on Kansas Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Kansas Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 30.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Kansas Turnpike and I 435. 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 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.6 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.

40.2 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

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

Exit 197 Toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

46.4 mi into trip | ~57m in | CR-3 / East Woodson Avenue

Turn left onto CR-3 / East Woodson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Shawnee, KS and Lecompton, KS, road signs point toward Kansas Turnpike and Lawrence.

Kansas Turnpike

9.8 mi in | ~17m

Lawrence

40.2 mi in | ~48m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Kansas Turnpike	30.1 mi	30m
I 435	4.8 mi	5m
North 1800 Road	2.5 mi	3m
East 600 Road	2.3 mi	3m
West 51st Street	1.5 mi	3m
Holliday Drive	1.2 mi	2m
Quivira Lane	0.8 mi	1m
Quivira Drive	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Kansas Turnpike — 30.1 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Bond Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Bond Street

Turn right onto West 49th Terrace

0.1 mi · 34 sec · West 49th Terrace

Continue on Garnett Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Garnett Street

Turn right onto West 51st Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · West 51st Street

At end of 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

54 ft · 7 sec

Turn left onto Holliday Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Holliday Drive

Turn left

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Toward I 435 North

Merge onto I 435

4.8 mi · 5 min · I 435

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

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

Merge onto I 70; US 24; US 40

30 mi · 30 min · Kansas Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 197 Toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence

Turn right onto East 850 Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · East 850 Road

Turn left onto CR-438

2.5 mi · 3 min · North 1800 Road

Continue on CR-1029

2.3 mi · 3 min · East 600 Road

Continue on CR-1029

0.7 mi · 1 min · Eisenhower Memorial Drive

Turn left onto CR-3

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East Woodson Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Elmore Street

144 ft · 6 sec · Elmore Street

Arrive at destination

Elmore Street

Trip Plan

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 23.3 miles from Shawnee, KS, or about 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.1 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 46.6 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 23.3 miles or 31m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lecompton, 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 46.6 miles and 58m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Kansas Turnpike for about 30.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.3 mi from Shawnee, KS · 31m into the drive

city in Missouri, United States, that is one of two county seats of Jackson County and the largest city in Missouri

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kansas City, MO

23 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 46.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kansas City, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Shawnee, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lecompton, KS

The final approach into Lecompton, 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 Lecompton, KS.

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,...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 46.6

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.29 one way

$14.57 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$8.00	$16.00
premium	$4.89	$8.97	$17.94
diesel	$5.61	$10.29	$20.58

Estimated Tolls: $1.50

Kansas Turnpike (30.1 mi) $1.50

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	14	$4.89	$2.24
Efficient EV	11.7	$4.08	$1.86
EV Truck/SUV	18.6	$6.52	$2.98

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Shawnee, KS

Night in Shawnee on Tuesday

Local time

10:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 16 to 20 mph 42% chance Live forecast

Destination

Lecompton, KS

Night in Lecompton on Tuesday

Local time

10:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

14 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

58m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Lecompton, KS covers 46.6 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, I 435, North 1800 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 23.3 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 $7.29 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.

Between Shawnee, KS and Lecompton, KS, road signs point toward Kansas Turnpike and Lawrence.

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