Origin
Tonganoxie, KS
Afternoon in Tonganoxie on Saturday
Local time
3:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tonganoxie, KS to Shawnee, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tonganoxie, KS
Tien Nguyen
Shawnee, KS
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tonganoxie, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 26.8 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bury Street, East 2nd Street, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bury Street | — | — |
| East 2nd Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Speedway Boulevard | — | — |
| North 110th Street | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| Kansas Turnpike | — | — |
| College Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bury Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tonganoxie, KS and Shawnee, KS.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Bury Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bury Street
3
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 2nd Street
4
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
6
Continue straight
12 mi
·
14 min
7
Turn right onto Speedway Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Speedway Boulevard
8
Continue on North 110th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North 110th Street
9
Take the ramp left toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
10
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Kansas Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward College Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
College Parkway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Turner Diagonal
390 ft
·
10 sec
·
Turner Diagonal
13
Turn straight onto Turner Diagonal
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Turner Diagonal
14
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
15
Turn right onto South 55th Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
South 55th Street
16
Turn slight right
167 ft
·
7 sec
17
Turn straight onto Inland Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Inland Drive
18
Turn left onto South 59th Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South 59th Street
19
Turn right onto 47th Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
47th Street
20
Turn left onto Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bond Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.19 one way
$8.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Shawnee, KS
Afternoon in Shawnee on Saturday
Local time
3:00 PM
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
35m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
26.8 mi in 35m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Bury Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Tonganoxie, KS to Shawnee, KS is easy. At 35m 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 Tonganoxie, KS to Shawnee, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tonganoxie, KS to Shawnee, KS is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shawnee, KS before heading back.
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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