How far is Conway, KS from Shawnee, KS?

The driving distance from Conway, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.72 mi
03h 10m
Flight
171.72 mi
276.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.72 mi
Kilometers
276.35 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.72 mi
Kilometers
310.16 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Sat, May 2, 5:10 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Sat, May 2, 8:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-05-02T14:00
Arrive Shawnee
Sat, May 2, 5:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Neosho Rapids
KS

City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Conway
95.7 mi
01h 35m
To Shawnee
97.1 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph WSW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Conway and Shawnee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Conway and Shawnee.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    45.3 mi · 53 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    57 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    16.6 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    24.7 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    111 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    822 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City

    9 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City

    1367 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    94.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway

    813 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee

    32 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Nieman Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Nieman Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 49th Terrace

    1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Bond Street

    948 ft · 42 sec · Bond Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Conway and Shawnee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
101 mi · 52%
Nieman Road
1.67 mi · 1%
Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.26 mi · 1%
West 49th Terrace
0.29 mi
Kansas City
0.22 mi
Bond Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

94.6 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
171.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neosho Rapids
01h 35m from Conway
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Conway 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 Conway to Shawnee?

The road trip is about 192.7 miles (310.2 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Neosho Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.7 miles from Conway and 97.1 miles from Shawnee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.64 one way or $51.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Conway and Mostly Sunny near Shawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Neosho Rapids

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Neosho Rapids, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Neosho Rapids.

RAIL

Topeka

81 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

94 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 171.72 mi (276.35 km).

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#1 Conway

Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America

Population1,182
Coordinates38.3694500, -97.7864300
Altitude470
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: (-97.786622, 38.369554)
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.74 L · about $25.64
Round trip
$51.29
13.6 gal · 51.48 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.64 $51.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.92 $57.84
Premium $4.65 $31.65 $63.29
Diesel $5.30 $36.07 $72.13

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Shawnee. The current time is 14:00:02.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.