How far is Hillsboro, KS from Shawnee, KS?
The driving distance from Hillsboro, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 167.1 miles (269 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Coffey County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsboro and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsboro and Shawnee.
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Start on East A Street
145 m · 23 sec · East A Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Ash Street
1451 ft · 53 sec · South Ash Street
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Continue on North Ash St; Indigo Road
2455 ft · 1 min · North Ash St; Indigo Road
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Turn right onto 200th Street
13.2 mi · 15 min · 200th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
57 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
24.7 mi · 29 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
111 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka
822 ft · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City
1367 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
94.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
813 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway
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Turn right onto Nieman Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Nieman Road
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Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace
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Turn right onto Bond Street
948 ft · 42 sec · Bond Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsboro and Shawnee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
94.6 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 167.1 miles (269 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Lebo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Hillsboro and 87.1 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hillsboro and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Lebo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebo.
Topeka
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsboro and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 142.18 mi (228.82 km).
#1 Hillsboro
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,762 |
| Coordinates | 38.3519600, -97.2044700 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shawnee
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 66,298 |
| Coordinates | 39.0416700, -94.7202400 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.25 | $44.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.09 | $50.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.46 | $54.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.29 | $62.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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