How far is Ness City, KS from Shawnee, KS?
The driving distance from Ness City, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 282.4 miles (454.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Dickinson County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ness City and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ness City and Shawnee.
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Start on West Sycamore Street
62.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · West Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto 10th Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · 10th Street
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Turn left
47.9 mi · 56 min
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Take the ramp right toward I-70 East, Salina
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
49.4 mi · 49 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
74.7 mi · 1 hr 15 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 Ness City and Shawnee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
74.7 mi · 01h 15m
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 Ness City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shawnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ness City to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 310.9 miles (500.3 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?
Solomon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.8 miles from Ness City and 155.1 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 282.4 miles (454.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 7:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.37 one way or $82.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ness City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Solomon
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 Solomon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ness City and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 282.38 mi (454.44 km).
#1 Ness City
City in Ness County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,303 |
| Coordinates | 38.4527900, -99.9065100 |
| Altitude | 687 |
| 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: 500 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $41.37 | $82.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.66 | $93.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.05 | $102.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $58.18 | $116.37 |
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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