How far is Louisburg, KS from Shawnee, KS?
The driving distance from Louisburg, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township in Sheridan County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisburg and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisburg and Shawnee.
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Start on the route
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
46 m · 9 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
580 ft · 32 sec · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Amity Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Amity Street
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Take the ramp right
1016 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
813 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway
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Turn right onto Nieman Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Nieman Road
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Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace
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Turn right onto Bond Street
948 ft · 42 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 Louisburg 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.
West Amity Street
Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Louisburg and Mostly Sunny near Shawnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisburg to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Kenneth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Louisburg and 17.2 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Louisburg and Mostly Sunny near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Kenneth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shawnee Town
City of Lenexa - City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Overland Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenneth.
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Independence
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisburg and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 29.25 mi (47.07 km).
#1 Louisburg
County seat in North Carolina
| Population | 4,590 |
| Coordinates | 38.6194600, -94.6807900 |
| Altitude | 333 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
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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