Trip from Shawnee, KS to Garnett, KS

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

70.3 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 15m ★

6 AM

1h 22m

8 AM

1h 34m

10 AM

1h 26m

12 PM

1h 25m

3 PM

1h 27m

5 PM

1h 34m

8 PM

1h 18m

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 Garnett, KS covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West 49th Terrace, Nieman Road, Johnson Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.99 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 70.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West 49th Terrace is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Shawnee, KS to Garnett, KS is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shawnee, KS to Garnett, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West 49th Terrace	—	—
Nieman Road	—	—
Johnson Drive	—	—
I 35 South	—	—
US 59 South	—	—
South Princeton Street	—	—
North State Street	—	—
South State Road	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West 49th Terrace — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Bond Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Bond Street

Turn left onto West 49th Terrace

0.3 mi · 1 min · West 49th Terrace

At the end of the road, turn right onto Nieman Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Nieman Road

Turn left onto Johnson Drive

1.2 mi · 2 min · Johnson Drive

Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Wichita

0.1 mi · 17 sec · I 35 South: Wichita

Merge slight left

2.8 mi · 3 min

Continue on I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

4.2 mi · 4 min · I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

Continue straight

37 mi · 39 min

Continue straight

1.6 mi · 1 min

Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Garnett

0.3 mi · 43 sec · US 59 South: Garnett

Turn left onto South Princeton Street

12 mi · 14 min · South Princeton Street

Continue on North State Street

492 ft · 6 sec · North State Street

Continue on South State Road

8.5 mi · 9 min · South State Road

Turn left onto West 6th Avenue

0.4 mi · 40 sec · West 6th Avenue

Turn left onto South Oak Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · South Oak Street

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.2 mi from Shawnee, KS · 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wellsville, KS

35 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

Lenexa, KS

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wellsville, KS

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Shawnee, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Garnett, KS

The final approach into Garnett, 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

$10.99 one way

$21.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$12.07	$24.13
premium	$4.89	$13.53	$27.06
diesel	$5.61	$15.52	$31.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.1	$7.38	$3.37
Efficient EV	17.6	$6.15	$2.81
EV Truck/SUV	28.1	$9.84	$4.50

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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

Night in Shawnee on Thursday

Local time

10:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Garnett, KS

Night in Garnett on Thursday

Local time

10:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Wellsville, KS

35 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

19 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 21m 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 Garnett, KS covers 70.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West 49th Terrace, Nieman Road, Johnson Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.2 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 $10.99 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.

The drive from Shawnee, KS to Garnett, KS is easy. At 1h 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shawnee, KS to Garnett, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Shawnee, KS to Garnett, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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