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Trip from Shawnee, KS to Reno, KS

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

41m

Distance

27.9 mi

45 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 38m ★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

Shawnee, KS

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Downtown Reno, KS, KS

Reno, KS

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Trip Overview

The drive from Shawnee, KS to Reno, KS covers 27.9 miles and takes about 41m 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, 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 $4.36 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

41m 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 41m drive with frequent turns across 27.9 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 Reno, KS is easy. At 41m 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 Reno, 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 Reno, 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

16 mi · 15 min · Kansas Turnpike
13

Take the exit slight right toward Tonganoxie, Eudora

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Tonganoxie, Eudora
14

Turn right onto 222nd Street

0.4 mi · 50 sec · 222nd Street
15

Turn left onto Woodend Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · Woodend Road
16

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.36 one way

$8.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.79 $9.58
premium $4.89 $5.37 $10.74
diesel $5.61 $6.16 $12.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.4 0 $2.93 $1.34
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.44 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.91 $1.79

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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

Morning in Shawnee on Thursday

Local time

11:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Reno, KS

Morning in Reno on Thursday

Local time

11:53 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

41m 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 Reno, KS covers 27.9 miles and takes about 41m 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.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 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 $4.36 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 Reno, KS is easy. At 41m 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 Reno, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shawnee, KS to Reno, KS does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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