How far is Grandview Plaza, KS from Shawnee, KS?

The driving distance from Grandview Plaza, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
123.29 mi
01h 56m
Flight
111.04 mi
178.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.04 mi
Kilometers
178.7 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.29 mi
Kilometers
198.41 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 AM CDT
Return by in Grandview Plaza
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grandview Plaza
2026-04-18T23:35
Arrive Shawnee
Sun, Apr 19, 1:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grandview Plaza
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Topeka
KS

Capital of the state of Kansas, United States; county seat of Shawnee County

From Grandview Plaza
61.6 mi
00h 58m
To Shawnee
61.7 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grandview Plaza and Shawnee.

  1. 1

    Start on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2006 ft · 23 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward J Hill Road, Flinthills Boulevard

    1191 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto J Hill Road

    144 m · 16 sec · J Hill Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I-70 East, US 40 East, KS 18 East: Topeka

    1090 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    50.5 mi · 51 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    48.7 mi · 50 min · Kansas Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward College Parkway

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Turner Diagonal

    119 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Turner Diagonal

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turner Diagonal

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 55th Street

    1857 ft · 53 sec · South 55th Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Inland Drive

    2653 ft · 1 min · Inland Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 59th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South 59th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    1822 ft · 55 sec · 47th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bond Street

    977 ft · 43 sec · Bond Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
66.5 mi · 54%
Kansas Turnpike
48.7 mi · 39%
South 59th Street
2.77 mi · 2%
Turner Diagonal
2.19 mi · 2%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.07 mi · 1%
Inland Drive
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

50.5 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
111 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Topeka
00h 58m from Grandview Plaza
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Grandview Plaza and 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 Grandview Plaza to Shawnee?

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Topeka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Grandview Plaza and 61.7 miles from Shawnee.

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

The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Grandview Plaza and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Topeka

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

1 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

39 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

95 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

108 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grandview Plaza and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 111.04 mi (178.7 km).

Grandview Plaza

#1 Grandview Plaza

City in Geary County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,553
Coordinates39.0291600, -96.7891700
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: I 70 (-96.789152, 39.029114)
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.47 L · about $16.40
Round trip
$32.81
8.7 gal · 32.94 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.40 $32.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.50 $37.00
Premium $4.65 $20.24 $40.49
Diesel $5.30 $23.07 $46.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Grandview Plaza and Shawnee. The current time is 23:35:03.

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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.