How far is Meade, KS from Shawnee, KS?
The driving distance from Meade, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 366.5 miles (589.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 328.5 miles (528.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meade and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meade and Shawnee.
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Start on West Carthage Street
1 km · 42 sec · West Carthage Street
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Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
20.7 mi · 23 min · The Yellow Brick Road
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Continue on West Front Street
1.2 km · 49 sec · West Front Street
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Continue on The Yellow Brick Road
41 mi · 47 min · The Yellow Brick Road
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Continue on West Kansas Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Kansas Avenue
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
28.7 mi · 33 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on West 1st Street
3.1 mi · 7 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on Cannonball Stageline
31.5 mi · 35 min · Cannonball Stageline
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Continue on D Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · D Avenue
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
49.7 mi · 58 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35: Kansas Turnpike Toll, Kansas City, Oklahoma City
137 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right
95.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right
2.7 mi · 3 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 Meade and Shawnee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Kansas Turnpike
Keep slight right
95.5 mi · 01h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Meade and Sunny near Shawnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meade to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 366.5 miles (589.9 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?
Prairie Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180 miles from Meade and 186.5 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 328.5 miles (528.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 5:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.76 one way or $97.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meade and Sunny near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Prairie Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking
City of Wichita City Hall
Wichita Municipal Court clerk
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Prairie Village.
Newton
Hutchinson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meade and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 328.45 mi (528.59 km).
#1 Meade
City in Meade County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,519 |
| Coordinates | 37.2855800, -100.3401500 |
| Altitude | 761 |
| 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: 590 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 34m |
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 | $48.76 | $97.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $54.99 | $109.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $60.18 | $120.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $68.58 | $137.16 |
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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