Trip from Shawnee, KS to Ozawkie, KS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

61.4 mi

99 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 16m ★

6 AM

1h 23m

8 AM

1h 35m

10 AM

1h 27m

12 PM

1h 26m

3 PM

1h 28m

5 PM

1h 35m

8 PM

1h 19m

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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Ozawkie, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Shawnee, KS to Ozawkie, KS covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Kansas Turnpike, Ferguson Road, North 1941 Diagonal Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24 miles on Kansas Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Shawnee, KS to Ozawkie, KS covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 27 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 24 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 18 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.

34.1 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence

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

Exit 204 Toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence

34.4 mi into trip | ~42m in

Enter roundabout toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Shawnee, KS to Ozawkie, KS, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas Turnpike along the way.

Kansas Turnpike

9.8 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Kansas Turnpike	24 mi	24m
Ferguson Road	11.5 mi	15m
North 1941 Diagonal Road	10.2 mi	13m
I 435	4.8 mi	5m
KS 92	2.4 mi	4m
West 51st Street	1.5 mi	3m
Holliday Drive	1.2 mi	2m
East 1450 Road	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Kansas Turnpike — 24 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, KS and Ozawkie, 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

24 mi · 24 min · Kansas Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Exit 204 Toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence

Enter roundabout

423 ft · 24 sec

Toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence

Continue

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence

Continue on KTA Entrance Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · KTA Entrance Road

Toward US 24, US 59, US 40: Lawrence

Turn right onto US 40; US 59

0.9 mi · 1 min · North 3rd Street

Continue on US 24; US 59

1.1 mi · 1 min · East 1450 Road

Continue on US 24; US 59

10 mi · 13 min · North 1941 Diagonal Road

Turn right onto Ferguson Road

11 mi · 15 min · Ferguson Road

Turn left onto KS 92

2.4 mi · 4 min · KS 92

Turn right onto Kansa Drive

162 ft · 7 sec · Kansa Drive

Continue on Kansas Drive

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Kansas Drive

Continue on Kansa Drive

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Kansa Drive

Turn right onto Coyote Avenue

344 ft · 19 sec · Coyote Avenue

Turn left onto Sioux Drive

187 ft · 8 sec · Sioux Drive

Arrive at destination

Sioux Drive

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.7 mi from Shawnee, KS · 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Reno, KS

31 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

Basehor, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Reno, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Shawnee, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ozawkie, KS

The final approach into Ozawkie, 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

$9.60 one way

$19.20 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$10.54	$21.08
premium	$4.89	$11.82	$23.63
diesel	$5.61	$13.56	$27.11

Estimated Tolls: $1.20

Kansas Turnpike (24 mi) $1.20

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	18.4	$6.45	$2.95
Efficient EV	15.4	$5.37	$2.46
EV Truck/SUV	24.6	$8.60	$3.93

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Shawnee, KS

Afternoon in Shawnee on Thursday

Local time

3:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ozawkie, KS

Afternoon in Ozawkie on Thursday

Local time

3:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Reno, KS

31 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

14 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 22m 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 Ozawkie, KS covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Kansas Turnpike, Ferguson Road, North 1941 Diagonal Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.7 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 $9.60 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.