How far is Lindsborg, KS from Shawnee, KS?

The driving distance from Lindsborg, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
193.41 mi
02h 58m
Flight
162.31 mi
261.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.31 mi
Kilometers
261.21 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.41 mi
Kilometers
311.27 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 PM CDT
Return by in Lindsborg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lindsborg
2026-04-23T11:39
Arrive Shawnee
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lindsborg
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Alma
KS

County seat in Kansas

From Lindsborg
96.6 mi
01h 29m
To Shawnee
96.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 23 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 2nd Street

    20 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Street

    2186 ft · 1 min · East Lincoln Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Harrison Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · North Harrison Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Topeka

    2277 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    23.9 mi · 24 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

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

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    48.7 mi · 50 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward College Parkway

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Turner Diagonal

    119 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Turner Diagonal

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turner Diagonal

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 55th Street

    1857 ft · 53 sec · South 55th Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Inland Drive

    2653 ft · 1 min · Inland Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 59th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South 59th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    1822 ft · 55 sec · 47th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bond Street

    977 ft · 43 sec · Bond Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lindsborg and Shawnee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
90.3 mi · 47%
Kansas Turnpike
48.7 mi · 25%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
24.9 mi · 13%
North Harrison Street
22.1 mi · 11%
South 59th Street
2.77 mi · 1%
Turner Diagonal
2.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
162.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alma
01h 29m from Lindsborg
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lindsborg 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 Lindsborg to Shawnee?

The road trip is about 193.4 miles (311.3 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.6 miles from Lindsborg and 96.8 miles from Shawnee.

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

The direct path is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.76 one way or $51.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Alma

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

54 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

92 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lindsborg and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 162.31 mi (261.21 km).

Lindsborg

#1 Lindsborg

Town in Kansas, USA

Population3,276
Coordinates38.5736200, -97.6744800
Altitude406
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: North 2nd Street (-97.674348, 38.573621)
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.84 L · about $25.76
Round trip
$51.51
13.66 gal · 51.68 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.76 $51.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.05 $58.10
Premium $4.65 $31.79 $63.57
Diesel $5.30 $36.23 $72.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lindsborg and Shawnee. The current time is 11:39:25.

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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.