How far is Milford, KS from Shawnee, KS?
The driving distance from Milford, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Shawnee County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Shawnee.
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Start on Whiting Street
11 m · 3 sec · Whiting Street
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Turn right
115 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
43 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
117 m · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Houston Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Houston Road
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto J Hill Road
764 ft · 22 sec · J Hill Road
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Take the ramp left toward I-70 East, US 40 East, KS 18 East: Topeka
1090 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
50.5 mi · 51 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Kansas Turnpike
48.7 mi · 50 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward College Parkway
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Turner Diagonal
119 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Turner Diagonal
1.2 mi · 2 min · Turner Diagonal
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto South 55th Street
1857 ft · 53 sec · South 55th Street
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Turn slight right
51 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Inland Drive
2653 ft · 1 min · Inland Drive
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Turn left onto South 59th Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South 59th Street
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Turn right onto 47th Street
1822 ft · 55 sec · 47th Street
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Turn left onto Bond Street
977 ft · 43 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 Milford and Shawnee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
50.5 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Milford and Mostly Clear near Shawnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?
Menoken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Milford and 71.7 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.63 one way or $39.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Milford and Mostly Clear near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Menoken
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menoken.
Topeka
Lawrence
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 117.86 mi (189.68 km).
#1 Milford
City in Geary County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 518 |
| Coordinates | 39.1683300, -96.9125100 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.98 | $19.63 | $39.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $21.35 | $42.69 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $23.16 | $46.31 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $29.97 | $59.95 |
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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