How far is Grant, KS from Shawnee, KS?

The driving distance from Grant, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 224.4 miles (361.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.9 miles (312 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.43 mi
03h 27m
Flight
193.87 mi
312 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.87 mi
Kilometers
312 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.43 mi
Kilometers
361.18 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Sat, Nov 7, 12:30 PM CST
Return by in Grant
Sat, Nov 7, 3:57 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grant
2026-11-07T09:03
Arrive Shawnee
Sat, Nov 7, 12:30 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CST

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

Leave by
10:06 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grant
9:00 PM CST
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
Manhattan
KS

Borough of New York City, New York, United States

From Grant
108 mi
01h 43m
To Shawnee
116.4 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rye Drive

    1.5 km · 4 min · Rye Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 100th Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · 100th Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North 100th Road

    3.7 mi · 14 min · North 100th Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2379 ft · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    29.2 mi · 34 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 170th Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North 170th Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    35.9 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Milford Lake Road South

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Milford Lake Road South

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1011 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    59 mi · 59 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    48.7 mi · 50 min · Kansas Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward College Parkway

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Turner Diagonal

    119 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Turner Diagonal

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turner Diagonal

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 55th Street

    1857 ft · 53 sec · South 55th Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Inland Drive

    2653 ft · 1 min · Inland Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 59th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South 59th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    1822 ft · 55 sec · 47th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Bond Street

    977 ft · 43 sec · Bond Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grant 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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
74.6 mi · 33%
Kansas Turnpike
48.7 mi · 22%
North 100th Road
32.8 mi · 15%
South 59th Street
2.77 mi · 1%
Milford Lake Road South
2.57 mi · 1%
Turner Diagonal
2.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

59 mi · 00h 59m

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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
193.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhattan
01h 43m from Grant
Leave By
10:06 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Grant 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 Grant to Shawnee?

The road trip is about 224.4 miles (361.2 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108 miles from Grant and 116.4 miles from Shawnee.

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

The direct path is about 193.9 miles (312 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.27 one way or $60.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Grant and Mostly Sunny near Shawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Manhattan

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

80 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

118 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grant and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 193.87 mi (312 km).

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#1 Grant

County in Kansas, United States

Population67
Coordinates39.1186200, -98.3336700
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: (-98.333673, 39.118205)
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.92 gal
29.98 L · about $30.27
Round trip
$60.54
15.84 gal · 59.96 L
Estimated CO2
70.4 kg one way
Round trip: 140.8 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $30.27 $60.54
Mid-grade $4.19 $33.18 $66.35
Premium $4.55 $36.07 $72.14
Diesel $5.92 $46.89 $93.79

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Grant and Shawnee. The current time is 09:03:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.