How far is Hoisington, KS from Shawnee, KS?
The driving distance from Hoisington, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Geary County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoisington and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoisington and Shawnee.
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Start on West 5th Street
57 m · 14 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1372 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 9th Street
14.9 mi · 19 min · East 9th Street
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Turn left
1390 ft · 51 sec
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Turn straight
32.3 mi · 38 min
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Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Kansas Turnpike
48.7 mi · 50 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward College Parkway
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Turner Diagonal
119 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Turner Diagonal
1.2 mi · 2 min · Turner Diagonal
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto South 55th Street
1857 ft · 53 sec · South 55th Street
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Turn slight right
51 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Inland Drive
2653 ft · 1 min · Inland Drive
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Turn left onto South 59th Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South 59th Street
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Turn right onto 47th Street
1822 ft · 55 sec · 47th Street
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Turn left onto Bond Street
977 ft · 43 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 Hoisington 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.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
74.7 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hoisington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shawnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoisington to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 243.9 miles (392.5 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Grandview Plaza is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.8 miles from Hoisington and 122.1 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.47 one way or $64.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoisington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview Plaza
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 Grandview Plaza.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoisington and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 221.52 mi (356.5 km).
#1 Hoisington
City in Barton County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 2,452 |
| Coordinates | 38.5180700, -98.7781400 |
| Altitude | 563 |
| 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: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $32.47 | $64.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.62 | $73.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.07 | $80.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.67 | $91.33 |
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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