How far is Merriam, KS from Shawnee, KS?
The driving distance from Merriam, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merriam and Shawnee.
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Start on the route
60 m · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Merriam Drive
145 m · 17 sec · Merriam Drive
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Turn right onto Johnson Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Johnson Drive
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Turn right onto Nieman Road
1.1 mi · 2 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 Merriam 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.
Nieman Road
Turn right onto Nieman Road
1.11 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Merriam 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 Merriam to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Mission is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.4 miles from Merriam and 1.4 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.9 miles (3.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.38 one way or $0.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Merriam and Mostly Sunny near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Mission
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mission.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merriam and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 1.9 mi (3.06 km).
#1 Merriam
City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 11,128 |
| Coordinates | 39.0236200, -94.6935700 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 5 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.38 | $0.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.43 | $0.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.47 | $0.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.53 | $1.06 |
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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