How far is Lansing, KS from Shawnee, KS?
The driving distance from Lansing, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Ford County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lansing and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lansing and Shawnee.
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Start on South Main Street
11.1 mi · 14 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit right toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
2724 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
7.6 mi · 8 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 Lansing and Shawnee.
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.
South Main Street
Start on South Main Street
11.1 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lansing and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Lansing to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Lansing and 12.9 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lansing and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shawnee Town
Parkville City Hall
Kansas City Convention Center
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grandview.
Union Station
Lawrence
Independence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lansing and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 17.25 mi (27.76 km).
#1 Lansing
City in Leavenworth County, Kansas
| Population | 11,954 |
| Coordinates | 39.2486100, -94.9002400 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
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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