How far is Belle Plaine, KS from Shawnee, KS?
The driving distance from Belle Plaine, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belle Plaine and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belle Plaine and Shawnee.
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Start on North Merchant Street
557 ft · 27 sec · North Merchant Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1113 ft · 22 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Continue on East 90th Avenue North
2.5 mi · 4 min · East 90th Avenue North
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Turn right onto North Broadway Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · North Broadway Road
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Turn right onto 144th Avenue
87 m · 15 sec · 144th Avenue
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Turn left onto Kansas Star Drive
623 ft · 19 sec · Kansas Star Drive
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Continue on Kansas Star Drive
119 m · 11 sec · Kansas Star Drive
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Take the ramp left
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
89 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1198 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35
873 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
93.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right
95.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
813 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway
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Turn right onto Nieman Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Nieman Road
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Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace
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Turn right onto Bond Street
948 ft · 42 sec · Bond Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belle Plaine and Shawnee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight right
95.5 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Belle Plaine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shawnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belle Plaine to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Belle Plaine and 110.7 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.55 one way or $57.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Belle Plaine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Emporia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belle Plaine and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 179.68 mi (289.16 km).
#1 Belle Plaine
Township in Sumner County, Kansas
| Population | 1,538 |
| Coordinates | 37.3939100, -97.2811500 |
| Altitude | 373 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shawnee
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 66,298 |
| Coordinates | 39.0416700, -94.7202400 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.55 | $57.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.23 | $70.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.15 | $80.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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