How far is Leoti, KS from Shawnee, KS?

The driving distance from Leoti, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 390.4 miles (628.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 359.7 miles (578.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
390.41 mi
06h 10m
Flight
359.68 mi
578.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
359.68 mi
Kilometers
578.85 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
390.41 mi
Kilometers
628.31 km
Drive Time
06h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM CDT
Return by in Leoti
Sat, Apr 18, 8:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leoti
2026-04-18T08:20
Arrive Shawnee
Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:10 PM to 1:40 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leoti
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Black Wolf
KS

Unincorporated community in Ellsworth County, Kansas

From Leoti
208.2 mi
03h 05m
To Shawnee
182.2 mi
03h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Street

    612 ft · 13 sec · South 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Street

    24.5 mi · 30 min · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Eagle Eye

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Eagle Eye

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    915 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    198.8 mi · 3 hr 19 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    48.7 mi · 50 min · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward College Parkway

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Turner Diagonal

    119 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Turner Diagonal

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turner Diagonal

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 55th Street

    1857 ft · 53 sec · South 55th Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Inland Drive

    2653 ft · 1 min · Inland Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 59th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South 59th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    1822 ft · 55 sec · 47th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bond Street

    977 ft · 43 sec · Bond Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leoti 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
200 mi · 51%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi · 23%
Kansas Turnpike
48.7 mi · 12%
South Main Street
44.8 mi · 11%
Broadway Street
24.5 mi · 6%
South 59th Street
2.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

199 mi · 03h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
359.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Wolf
03h 05m from Leoti
Leave By
11:40 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny leaving Leoti and 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 Leoti to Shawnee?

The road trip is about 390.4 miles (628.3 km) and usually takes 06h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Black Wolf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 208.2 miles from Leoti and 182.2 miles from Shawnee.

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

The direct path is about 359.7 miles (578.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.96 one way or $103.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Sunny around Leoti and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Black Wolf

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

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

RAIL

Hutchinson

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

Newton

119 mi away
414 North Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leoti and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 359.68 mi (578.85 km).

Leoti

#1 Leoti

City in Kansas

Population1,420
Coordinates38.4797400, -101.3587700
Altitude1006
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: South 4th Street (-101.358329, 38.479743)
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 628 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.78 gal
52.15 L · about $51.96
Round trip
$103.93
27.56 gal · 104.3 L
Estimated CO2
122.5 kg one way
Round trip: 244.9 kg / 540 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $51.96 $103.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $58.61 $117.21
Premium $4.65 $64.13 $128.26
Diesel $5.30 $73.09 $146.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Leoti and Shawnee. The current time is 08:20:28.

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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.