How far is Goodland, KS from Shawnee, KS?

The driving distance from Goodland, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 404.4 miles (650.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 374.8 miles (603.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
404.39 mi
05h 58m
Flight
374.8 mi
603.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
374.8 mi
Kilometers
603.18 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
404.39 mi
Kilometers
650.81 km
Drive Time
05h 58m

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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 05h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM CDT
Return by in Goodland
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goodland
2026-04-22T17:37
Arrive Shawnee
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:59 PM to 2:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:02 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goodland
9:00 PM MDT
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
Ellsworth
KS

City in Kansas

From Goodland
202 mi
02h 59m
To Shawnee
202.4 mi
02h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue

    44 m · 8 sec · Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 8th Street

    1152 ft · 34 sec · East 8th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Cherry Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Highway 24

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Old US Highway 24

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    255.4 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    48.7 mi · 50 min · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward College Parkway

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Turner Diagonal

    119 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Turner Diagonal

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turner Diagonal

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 55th Street

    1857 ft · 53 sec · South 55th Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Inland Drive

    2653 ft · 1 min · Inland Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 59th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South 59th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    1822 ft · 55 sec · 47th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bond Street

    977 ft · 43 sec · Bond Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
256 mi · 63%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi · 22%
Kansas Turnpike
48.7 mi · 12%
South 59th Street
2.77 mi · 1%
Turner Diagonal
2.19 mi · 1%
Old US Highway 24
1.49 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

255 mi · 04h 15m

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
05h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
374.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellsworth
02h 59m from Goodland
Leave By
5:02 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goodland 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 Goodland to Shawnee?

The road trip is about 404.4 miles (650.8 km) and usually takes 05h 58m 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?

Ellsworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 202 miles from Goodland and 202.4 miles from Shawnee.

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

The direct path is about 374.8 miles (603.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:02 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.81 one way or $107.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Goodland and Shawnee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Goodland and Mostly Sunny near Shawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Ellsworth

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ellsworth, 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 Ellsworth.

RAIL

Hutchinson

79 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

108 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goodland and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 374.8 mi (603.18 km).

Goodland

#1 Goodland

City in Kansas, USA

Population4,301
Coordinates39.3508300, -101.7101700
Altitude1122
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue (-101.710369, 39.350831)
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 651 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.27 gal
54.02 L · about $53.81
Round trip
$107.62
28.54 gal · 108.04 L
Estimated CO2
126.8 kg one way
Round trip: 253.6 kg / 559 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $53.81 $107.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $60.69 $121.38
Premium $4.65 $66.41 $132.83
Diesel $5.30 $75.69 $151.38

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Goodland, KS and Shawnee, KS. The current time in Goodland is 17:37:25, although it is 18:37:25 in Shawnee.

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.