How far is Hoxie, KS from Shawnee, KS?

The driving distance from Hoxie, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 343.1 miles (552.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 307.1 miles (494.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
343.08 mi
05h 07m
Flight
307.08 mi
494.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
307.08 mi
Kilometers
494.2 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.08 mi
Kilometers
552.14 km
Drive Time
05h 07m

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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 05h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Thu, Apr 16, 6:11 AM CDT
Return by in Hoxie
Thu, Apr 16, 11:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoxie
2026-04-16T01:03
Arrive Shawnee
Thu, Apr 16, 6:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:08 AM to 1:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hoxie
9:00 PM CDT
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
Trenton
KS

Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America

From Hoxie
171.4 mi
02h 33m
To Shawnee
171.7 mi
02h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Avenue

    11 m · 6 sec · Oak Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    17.6 mi · 31 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    990 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    178.9 mi · 2 hr 59 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 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 Hoxie and Shawnee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
180 mi · 52%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi · 26%
Kansas Turnpike
48.7 mi · 14%
Main Street
17.8 mi · 5%
South 59th Street
2.77 mi · 1%
Turner Diagonal
2.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

179 mi · 02h 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
05h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36 mi
307.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trenton
02h 33m from Hoxie
Leave By
6:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoxie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Shawnee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoxie to Shawnee?

The road trip is about 343.1 miles (552.1 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?

Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.4 miles from Hoxie and 171.7 miles from Shawnee.

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

The direct path is about 307.1 miles (494.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 6:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.67 one way or $91.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoxie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Shawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Trenton

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

96 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave
RAIL

Newton

97 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoxie and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 307.08 mi (494.2 km).

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#1 Hoxie

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

Population1,191
Coordinates39.3575000, -100.4418100
Altitude827
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Avenue (-100.441811, 39.357528)
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 552 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.11 gal
45.83 L · about $45.67
Round trip
$91.33
24.22 gal · 91.66 L
Estimated CO2
107.6 kg one way
Round trip: 215.2 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.67 $91.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.50 $103.01
Premium $4.65 $56.36 $112.72
Diesel $5.30 $64.23 $128.46

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoxie and Shawnee. The current time is 01:03:53.

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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.