How far is Edwardsville, KS from Shawnee, KS?

The driving distance from Edwardsville, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.05 mi
00h 16m
Flight
5.51 mi
8.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.51 mi
Kilometers
8.86 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.05 mi
Kilometers
14.57 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Fri, Apr 17, 10:54 PM CDT
Return by in Edwardsville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edwardsville
2026-04-17T22:38
Arrive Shawnee
Fri, Apr 17, 10:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edwardsville
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
Lake Quivira
KS

City in Kansas, United States of America

From Edwardsville
4.5 mi
00h 08m
To Shawnee
4.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Pacific Street

    546 ft · 26 sec · South Pacific Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 4th Street

    149 m · 27 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kaw Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kaw Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 435 South

    2228 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Holliday Drive

    1672 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Holliday Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Holliday Drive

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Quivira Lane

    1.3 km · 2 min · Quivira Lane

  9. 9

    Continue on Quivira Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Quivira Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 51st Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · West 51st Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Garnett Street

    705 ft · 31 sec · Garnett Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West 49th Terrace

    782 ft · 40 sec · West 49th Terrace

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bond Street

    948 ft · 42 sec · Bond Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edwardsville 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
153.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 435 South
2.14 mi · 24%
Holliday Drive
1.74 mi · 19%
Kaw Drive
1.51 mi · 17%
West 51st Street
1.49 mi · 16%
Quivira Lane
0.83 mi · 9%
Quivira Drive
0.68 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 435 South

Merge slight left

1.71 mi · 00h 02m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
5.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Quivira
00h 08m from Edwardsville
Leave By
7:58 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Edwardsville and Mostly Sunny then 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 Edwardsville to Shawnee?

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Lake Quivira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Edwardsville and 4.5 miles from Shawnee.

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

The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms around Edwardsville and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Quivira

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 Lake Quivira and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Kansas City , MO
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Parkville City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Parkville City Hall

Parkville , MO
8880 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.2 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
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Overlook at Quality Hill

Kansas City , MO
1031 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Rating 4.7/5 19 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Quivira.

RAIL

Union Station

17 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

30 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

37 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

40 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edwardsville and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 5.51 mi (8.86 km).

Edwardsville

#1 Edwardsville

City in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States of America

Population4,501
Coordinates39.0611200, -94.8196800
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: South Pacific Street (-94.819697, 39.060908)
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.21 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.64 gal · 2.42 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.21 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.36 $2.72
Premium $4.65 $1.49 $2.98
Diesel $5.30 $1.70 $3.39

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Edwardsville and Shawnee. The current time is 22:38:07.

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.