How far is Mission, KS from Shawnee, KS?

The driving distance from Mission, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.82 mi
00h 12m
Flight
3.59 mi
5.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.59 mi
Kilometers
5.78 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.82 mi
Kilometers
9.37 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Wed, Apr 22, 6:42 PM CDT
Return by in Mission
Wed, Apr 22, 6:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mission
2026-04-22T18:29
Arrive Shawnee
Wed, Apr 22, 6:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mission
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Merriam
KS

City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States

From Mission
2.5 mi
00h 06m
To Shawnee
3.2 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 56th Street

    730 ft · 37 sec · West 56th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lamar Avenue

    1981 ft · 57 sec · Lamar Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Johnson Drive

    3 mi · 6 min · Johnson Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nieman Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nieman Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West 49th Terrace

    1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Bond Street

    948 ft · 42 sec · Bond Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Johnson Drive
3.03 mi · 52%
Nieman Road
1.11 mi · 19%
Lamar Avenue
0.38 mi · 6%
West 49th Terrace
0.29 mi · 5%
Bond Street
0.18 mi · 3%
West 56th Street
0.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Johnson Drive

Turn right onto Johnson Drive

3.03 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
3.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Merriam
00h 06m from Mission
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Mission 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 Mission to Shawnee?

The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Merriam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Mission and 3.2 miles from Shawnee.

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

The direct path is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mission and Mostly Sunny near Shawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Merriam

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Merriam and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

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1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Parkville City Hall
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Parkville City Hall

Parkville , MO
8880 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Nearby stop 12 mi away

St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council

Kansas City , MO
8955 E 38 Terrace #100, Kansas City, MO 64129
Rating 4.9/5 16 reviews Labor union
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Overlook at Quality Hill

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1031 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Rating 4.7/5 19 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Merriam.

RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

24 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

30 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

47 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mission and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 3.59 mi (5.78 km).

Mission

#1 Mission

City in Kansas, USA

Population9,873
Coordinates39.0277800, -94.6557900
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: West 56th Street (-94.65579, 39.027683)
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.78 L · about $0.79
Round trip
$1.58
0.42 gal · 1.56 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.79 $1.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.89 $1.79
Premium $4.65 $0.98 $1.95
Diesel $5.30 $1.11 $2.23

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mission and Shawnee. The current time is 18:29:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.