The drive from Shawnee, KS to Anthony, KS covers 248.2 miles and takes about 4h 57m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 35, KS 2, State Highway 42 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 176.9 miles on I 35.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.80 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
124.1 miles from Shawnee, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 57m. Total distance: 248.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 57m highway drive covering 248.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 35 and KS 2. The longest continuous stretch is about 176.9 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 25 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 176.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 35 and KS 2. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West 49th Terrace.
Driving Effort6/10
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 248.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.2 miles (West 49th Terrace): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Nieman Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|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
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
6
179.8 mi into trip|~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 54, US 400
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 53A
Toward US 54, US 400
6
191.7 mi into trip|~3h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 235 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 235 South
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 35
176.9 mi
3h 1m
KS 2
17.7 mi
31m
State Highway 42
17.3 mi
30m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.4 mi
14m
US 160
9 mi
15m
West Southwest Boulevard
7.7 mi
9m
I 235
1.6 mi
1m
Johnson Drive
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 35
— 176.9 mi, about 3h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, KS and Anthony, 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: WichitaUse 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: WichitaUse 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
133 mi·2 hr 13 min·I 35; US 50; US 59
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 53AToward US 54, US 400
11
Merge onto US 54; US 400
11 mi·14 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 235 SouthUse the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 235
1.6 mi·1 min·I 235
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 5Toward KS 42
15
Turn right onto KS 42
0.5 mi·55 sec·West Southwest Boulevard
16
Continue on KS 42
1.1 mi·1 min·West Cessna Boulevard
17
Continue on KS 42
7.2 mi·9 min·West Southwest Boulevard
18
Continue on KS 42
17 mi·30 min·State Highway 42
19
Turn left onto KS 2
18 mi·31 min·KS 2
20
At end of road, turn right onto US 160; KS 2
1.1 mi·1 min·East 14th Street
21
Turn left onto US 160; KS 2
9.0 mi·15 min·US 160; KS 2
22
Turn left onto KS 44
0.4 mi·50 sec·West Main Street
23
Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue
391 ft·19 sec·North Bluff Avenue
24
Turn right onto West Steadman Street
89 ft·3 sec·West Steadman Street
25
Arrive at destination
West Steadman 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 124.1 miles from Shawnee, KS, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 176.9 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 55 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.1 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anthony, KS than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Shawnee, KS so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 248.2 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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 I 35 for about 176.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.1 mi from Shawnee, KS
· 2h 11m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.80 one way
$77.61 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$42.60
$85.21
premium
$4.89
$47.76
$95.53
diesel
$5.61
$54.80
$109.60
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
ChargePoint Charging Station
Wichita, Kansas
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Wichita, Kansas
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Rivian Adventure Network
Wichita, Kansas
Rivian
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 2
Rivian: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.5
0
$26.06
$11.91
Efficient EV
62.1
0
$21.72
$9.93
EV Truck/SUV
99.3
1
$34.75
$15.88
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Friday
Local time
2:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Anthony, KS
Afternoon
in Anthony on Friday
Local time
2:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Eureka, KS
124 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
8 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
4h 57m 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 Anthony, KS covers 248.2 miles and takes about 4h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 35, KS 2, State Highway 42. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.1 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 $38.80 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 248.2 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 2.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Shawnee, KS to Anthony, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
