How far is Edgerton, KS from Shawnee, KS?

The driving distance from Edgerton, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.64 mi
00h 36m
Flight
24.61 mi
39.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.61 mi
Kilometers
39.6 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.64 mi
Kilometers
50.92 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Mon, Apr 13, 2:32 AM CDT
Return by in Edgerton
Mon, Apr 13, 3:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgerton
2026-04-13T01:55
Arrive Shawnee
Mon, Apr 13, 2:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edgerton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Olathe
KS

County seat of Johnson County, Kansas, United States

From Edgerton
15.2 mi
00h 18m
To Shawnee
16.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 to 26 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    21 m · 5 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Nelson Street

    108 m · 15 sec · East Nelson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    1007 ft · 29 sec · East 4th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Morgan Street

    1767 ft · 35 sec · East Morgan Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 199th Street

    2 mi · 3 min · West 199th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Homestead Lane

    1 km · 1 min · Homestead Lane

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    2307 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

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

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

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

    813 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee

    32 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Nieman Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Nieman Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 49th Terrace

    1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bond Street

    948 ft · 42 sec · Bond Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Homestead Lane
17.9 mi · 56%
I 35 North
6.25 mi · 20%
West 199th Street
2.03 mi · 6%
Nieman Road
1.67 mi · 5%
Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.26 mi · 4%
East Morgan Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Homestead Lane

Merge slight left

16.8 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
24.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olathe
00h 18m from Edgerton
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Edgerton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shawnee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edgerton to Shawnee?

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Olathe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Edgerton and 16.5 miles from Shawnee.

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

The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Edgerton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Olathe

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Olathe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shawnee Town
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Shawnee Town

Shawnee , KS
11501 W 57th St, Shawnee, KS 66203
Rating 4.6/5 112 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
City of Lenexa - City Hall
Meeting point 7 mi away

City of Lenexa - City Hall

Lenexa , KS
17101 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

City Of Bonner Springs Wastewater

Bonner Springs , KS
12021 Kaw Dr, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Sewage treatment plant
Overland Park City Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Overland Park City Hall

Overland Park , KS
Overland Park, KS 66212
Rating 4.2/5 62 reviews Park,City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olathe.

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lawrence

37 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

38 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

41 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgerton and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 24.61 mi (39.6 km).

Edgerton

#1 Edgerton

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,773
Coordinates38.7647300, -95.0080200
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-95.008244, 38.764732)
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.23 L · about $4.22
Round trip
$8.45
2.24 gal · 8.46 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.22 $8.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.76 $9.53
Premium $4.65 $5.21 $10.42
Diesel $5.30 $5.94 $11.88

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 · Apr 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgerton and Shawnee. The current time is 01:55:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.