How far is Greeley, KS from Shawnee, KS?

The driving distance from Greeley, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.1 mi
01h 06m
Flight
51.54 mi
82.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.54 mi
Kilometers
82.94 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.1 mi
Kilometers
96.72 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Sat, Nov 7, 12:54 PM CST
Return by in Greeley
Sat, Nov 7, 2:00 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greeley
2026-11-07T11:48
Arrive Shawnee
Sat, Nov 7, 12:54 PM CST
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CST

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greeley
9:30 PM CST
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
Spring Hill
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Greeley
29.6 mi
00h 33m
To Shawnee
30.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 mph
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 Greeley and Shawnee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Brown Avenue

    114 m · 19 sec · East Brown Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Prairie Street

    2115 ft · 1 min · North Prairie Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2205 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1049 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    31.6 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    6.9 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

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

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

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

    813 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee

    32 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Nieman Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Nieman Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 49th Terrace

    1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bond Street

    948 ft · 42 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 Greeley 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Prairie Street
48.9 mi · 81%
I 35 North
6.25 mi · 10%
Nieman Road
1.67 mi · 3%
Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.26 mi · 2%
West 49th Terrace
0.29 mi
Bond Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

North Prairie Street

Continue straight

31.6 mi · 00h 35m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Hill
00h 33m from Greeley
Leave By
4:18 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greeley 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 Greeley to Shawnee?

The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Spring Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Greeley and 30.5 miles from Shawnee.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spring Hill

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

43 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

43 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

51 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greeley and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 51.54 mi (82.94 km).

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#1 Greeley

Human settlement in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population302
Coordinates38.3666900, -95.1269200
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: West Brown Avenue (-95.12692, 38.366612)
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.12 gal
8.03 L · about $8.03
Round trip
$16.07
4.24 gal · 16.06 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.7 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.03 $16.07
Mid-grade $4.18 $8.86 $17.72
Premium $4.53 $9.61 $19.21
Diesel $5.88 $12.47 $24.94

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Greeley and Shawnee. The current time is 11:48:16.

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.