Origin
Shawnee, KS
Afternoon in Shawnee on Friday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, KS to Hugoton, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h
Distance
420 mi
676 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 52m
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6 AM
8h 1m
8 AM
8h 18m
10 AM
8h 7m
12 PM
8h 5m
3 PM
8h 7m
5 PM
8h 17m
8 PM
7h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shawnee, KS
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Hugoton, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shawnee, KS to Hugoton, KS covers 420 miles and takes about 8h behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on West 49th Terrace, Garnett Street, West 51st Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $65.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
210 miles from Shawnee, KS
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h drive with frequent turns across 420 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shawnee, KS to Hugoton, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 49th Terrace | — | — |
| Garnett Street | — | — |
| West 51st Street | — | — |
| Quivira Drive | — | — |
| Quivira Lane | — | — |
| Holliday Drive | — | — |
| I 435 North | — | — |
| I 70 West | — | — |
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 Hugoton, KS.
1
Start on Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bond Street
2
Turn right onto West 49th Terrace
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
West 49th Terrace
3
Continue on Garnett Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Garnett Street
4
Turn right onto West 51st Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 51st Street
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Quivira Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Quivira Drive
6
Continue on Quivira Lane
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Quivira Lane
7
Turn right
56 ft
·
7 sec
8
Turn left onto Holliday Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Holliday Drive
9
Turn left onto I 435 North
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 435 North
10
Merge slight left
4.8 mi
·
5 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike
12
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
44 mi
·
44 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
13
Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
14
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
92 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
15
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49 mi
·
49 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
KS 156, Ellsworth, Great Bend
17
Turn left
48 mi
·
56 min
18
Take the ramp slight right
3.8 mi
·
6 min
19
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
21
Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Railroad Avenue
22
At the end of the road, turn left
19 mi
·
23 min
23
Turn left onto Broadway Street
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
Broadway Street
24
Turn right onto Northeast Trail Street
24 mi
·
29 min
·
Northeast Trail Street
25
Turn left onto Niles Avenue
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Niles Avenue
26
Turn right onto East 10th Street
31 mi
·
36 min
·
East 10th Street
27
Turn left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
28
Turn left
3.9 mi
·
4 min
29
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
30
Turn straight
86 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
31
Turn right onto West 7th Street
495 ft
·
19 sec
·
West 7th Street
32
Turn left onto South Jackson Street
194 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Jackson Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 210 miles from Shawnee, KS, or about 4h into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 92 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 210 miles or 4h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 210 miles or 4h
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hugoton, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shawnee, KS
Aim for roughly 210 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hugoton, KS
Aim for roughly 210 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 92 miles from Shawnee, KS.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 210 mi from Shawnee, KS · 4h into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
210 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Lincoln, KSOvernight Options
Night 1
210 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Lincoln, KS after about 210 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 92 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 210 miles from Shawnee, KS, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 210 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Hugoton, KS
The final approach into Hugoton, 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 Hugoton, KS.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Hugoton, KS with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$65.66 one way
$131.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
147 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $72.09 | $144.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $80.83 | $161.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $92.73 | $185.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$196–$306
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 147 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $44 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 126 | 1 | $44.10 | $20.16 |
| Efficient EV | 105 | 1 | $36.75 | $16.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 168 | 2 | $58.80 | $26.88 |
Gas CO2
147 kg
EV CO2
49 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.
Destination
Hugoton, KS
Afternoon in Hugoton on Friday
Local time
12:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
82°F
Lincoln, KS
210 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
11 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
8h on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Hugoton, KS covers 420 miles and takes about 8h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 49th Terrace, Garnett Street, West 51st Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 210 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 210 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 $65.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shawnee, KS to Hugoton, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shawnee, KS to Hugoton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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