Origin
Wea, KS
Morning in Wea on Friday
Local time
10:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wea, KS to Shawnee, KS
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 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 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wea, KS
Tien Nguyen
Shawnee, KS
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 25.7-mile journey from Wea, Kansas, to Shawnee, Kansas, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 34 minutes to complete. With an estimated fuel cost of $4, this drive is budget-friendly for most travelers. The route is predominantly highway, with 87% of the drive utilizing major roads like US 69 and Shawnee Mission Parkway. You'll experience a highway-focused drive that efficiently connects two points within the Great Plains region. This trip is ideal for a quick local excursion or a short hop between towns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 25.7-mile route, with 87% of your travel on main roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.9 miles on US 69, offering a consistent pace. You'll primarily navigate US 69 and Nieman Road before transitioning onto Shawnee Mission Parkway. The road's character remains largely consistent, focusing on efficient travel rather than varied scenery, making it a predictable driving experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 69 and Nieman Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 69.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 25.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.2 miles (US 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (US 56; US 69; US 169): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 69
Merge onto US 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
22.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 56; US 69; US 169
Take the exit onto US 56; US 69; US 169 toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 228B
Toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: S...
9
22.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
6
23.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Nieman Road
Turn right onto Nieman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
25.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Bond Street
Turn right onto Bond Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 69 | 20.9 mi | 23m |
| Nieman Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Shawnee Mission Parkway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Metcalf Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West 223rd Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 49th Terrace | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Bond Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| US 56 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 69
— 20.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wea, KS and Shawnee, KS.
1
Start on this road
198 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Metcalf Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Metcalf Road
3
Turn left onto West 223rd Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 223rd Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
5
Merge onto US 69
21 mi
·
23 min
·
US 69
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit onto US 56; US 69; US 169
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 56; US 69; US 169
Exit 228B
Toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
106 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto US 56; US 69; US 169
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Shawnee Mission Parkway
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto Nieman Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Nieman Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West 49th Terrace
11
Turn right onto Bond Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bond Street
12
Arrive at destination
Bond Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 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 | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
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
Morning in Shawnee on Friday
Local time
10:27 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
2 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
34m 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 Wea, KS to Shawnee, KS covers 25.7 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 69, Nieman Road, Shawnee Mission Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Wea, KS. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.02 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.2 miles (US 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (US 56; US 69; US 169): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Wea, KS to Shawnee, 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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