How far is Clay Center, KS from Shawnee, KS?
The driving distance from Clay Center, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clay Center and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clay Center and Shawnee.
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Start on Southeast 210th Street
66 m · 11 sec · Southeast 210th Street
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Turn left onto Southeast Cole Creek Road
9 mi · 16 min · Southeast Cole Creek Road
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Continue on Southwest 120th Street
122 m · 8 sec · Southwest 120th Street
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Continue on Southeast 120th Street
2067 ft · 41 sec · Southeast 120th Street
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Turn slight right onto Southeast Chelsea Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Southeast Chelsea Road
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Turn left onto Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Atomic Veterans Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast 100th Street
1383 ft · 20 sec · Southeast 100th Street
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Turn right
13.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the ramp right
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
50.9 mi · 51 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 Clay Center 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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Clay Center and Mostly Sunny near Shawnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clay Center to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.7 km) and usually takes 02h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Neosho Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Clay Center and 95.1 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Clay Center and Mostly Sunny near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Neosho Rapids
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 Neosho Rapids.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clay Center and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 153.07 mi (246.35 km).
#1 Clay Center
City in Kansas
| Population | 3,991 |
| Coordinates | 37.5194600, -96.7711400 |
| Altitude | 406 |
| 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: 302 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $24.93 | $49.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.06 | $70.12 |
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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