How far is De Soto, KS from Shawnee, KS?
The driving distance from De Soto, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between De Soto and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Soto and Shawnee.
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Start on West 82nd Street
987 ft · 45 sec · West 82nd Street
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Turn right onto East Wyandotte Street
145 m · 19 sec · East Wyandotte Street
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Turn left onto West 83rd Street
1552 ft · 1 min · West 83rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lexington Avenue
125 m · 8 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Continue on West 83rd Street
5.7 mi · 10 min · West 83rd Street
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Take the ramp left toward KS 7 North: Bonner Springs
1017 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Shawnee Mission Parkway
1958 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway
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Turn left onto Quivira Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Quivira Road
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Turn right onto Cody Street
145 m · 26 sec · Cody Street
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Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
782 ft · 40 sec · West 49th Terrace
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Turn left 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 De Soto and Shawnee.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Shawnee Mission Parkway
Merge slight left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
6.88 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving De Soto 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 De Soto to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Edwardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from De Soto and 9 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around De Soto and Mostly Sunny near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Edwardsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Memorial Hall
City of Lenexa - City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edwardsville.
Union Station
Independence
Lawrence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Soto and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 14.01 mi (22.55 km).
#1 De Soto
City in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 6,648 |
| Coordinates | 38.9791700, -94.9685800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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