Trip from Shawnee, KS to Stockton, KS

Drive Time

5h 22m

Distance

300.5 mi

484 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 9m ★

6 AM

5h 22m

8 AM

5h 49m

10 AM

5h 32m

12 PM

5h 29m

3 PM

5h 33m

5 PM

5h 48m

8 PM

5h 14m

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 Stockton, KS covers 300.5 miles and takes about 5h 22m 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 115.5 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.64 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

150.2 miles from Shawnee, KS

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 22m drive with frequent turns across 300.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 24 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 115.5 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 16 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 300.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 16 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

262.2 mi into trip | ~4h 32m in | US 183 / North Vine Street

Merge onto US 183 / North Vine Street

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

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Shawnee, KS and Stockton, KS, road signs point toward Salina and Hays.

Salina

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

Hays

262 mi in | ~4h 32m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	115.5 mi	1h 55m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	91.6 mi	1h 34m
Kansas Turnpike	44.9 mi	45m
250th Avenue	35.6 mi	43m
I 435	4.8 mi	5m
West 51st Street	1.5 mi	3m
Holliday Drive	1.2 mi	2m
North Vine Street	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 115.5 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

44 mi · 44 min · Kansas Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 70

0.9 mi · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

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

Continue on I 70

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

Toward I-70 West Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 70; US 40

115 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward US 183, Hays, Stockton

Merge onto US 183

260 ft · 6 sec · North Vine Street

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout onto US 183

122 ft · 1 sec · North Vine Street

Continue on US 183

1.0 mi · 2 min · North Vine Street

Continue on US 183

36 mi · 43 min · 250th Avenue

Continue on US 183

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Cedar Street

Turn right onto US 24

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto North Water Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North Water Street

Arrive at destination

North Water Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 150.2 miles from Shawnee, KS, or about 2h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.5 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 150.2 miles or 2h 40m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stockton, 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 300.5 miles and 5h 22m.

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 115.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 150.2 mi from Shawnee, KS · 2h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Falls, KS

150 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 150.2 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 115.5 miles.

Arriving in Stockton, KS

The final approach into Stockton, 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 Stockton, 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,...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 62.2

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.64 one way

$91.29 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$50.32	$100.63
premium	$4.80	$56.73	$113.46
diesel	$5.64	$66.76	$133.52

Estimated Tolls: $2.25

Kansas Turnpike (44.9 mi) $2.25

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

$46

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	90.1	1	$31.55	$14.42
Efficient EV	75.1	0	$26.29	$12.02
EV Truck/SUV	120.2	1	$42.07	$19.23

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 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 1 hour ago

Origin

Shawnee, KS

Morning in Shawnee on Monday

Local time

7:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSW 16 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued April 13 at 6:10AM CDT until April 13 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 13 at 6:10AM CDT until April 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Hastings NE

Destination

Stockton, KS

Morning in Stockton on Monday

Local time

7:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

44°F

Valley Falls, KS

150 mi in

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

3 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

5h 22m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Stockton, KS covers 300.5 miles and takes about 5h 22m 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 150.2 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 $45.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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.