How far is Norton, KS from Shawnee, KS?
The driving distance from Norton, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 322.6 miles (519.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 281.3 miles (452.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 45m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norton and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norton and Shawnee.
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Start on North 2nd Avenue
9 m · 7 sec · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto West Wilton Street
763 ft · 39 sec · West Wilton Street
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Turn left onto North State Street
1739 ft · 31 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto East Holme Street
14.1 mi · 17 min · East Holme Street
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Continue on Highway 36
17 mi · 20 min · Highway 36
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Continue on West State Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto East 100 Road
4.8 mi · 5 min · East 100 Road
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Continue on Central Avenue
1303 ft · 33 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
28.6 mi · 34 min · 6th Street
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Turn right
11.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto West 40th Drive
44.8 mi · 55 min · West 40th Drive
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Continue on Fox Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Fox Road
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Continue on Elk Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Elk Road
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Continue on Dove Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · Dove Road
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Continue on Deer Road
24.2 mi · 28 min · Deer Road
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Continue on 18th Road
11.8 mi · 14 min · 18th Road
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Continue on West Crawford Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Crawford Street
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Continue on 18th Road
7.8 mi · 9 min · 18th Road
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Continue on Barton Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Barton Road
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Turn right onto Cavalry Road
4 mi · 5 min · Cavalry Road
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Turn left onto Madison Road
9.1 mi · 11 min · Madison Road
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Turn right
8.6 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
82 m · 3 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
1.4 km · 1 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
49 m · 2 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
5.6 mi · 9 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Continue on Fort Riley Boulevard
2191 ft · 1 min · Fort Riley Boulevard
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Take the exit right toward Junction I-70, Zeandale
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East, Topeka
1046 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
35.7 mi · 36 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 Norton 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
Continue on Kansas Turnpike
48.7 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Norton and Mostly Sunny then 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 Norton to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 322.6 miles (519.2 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Clay Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.2 miles from Norton and 161.5 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 281.3 miles (452.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.3 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 6:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.91 one way or $85.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Norton and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shawnee.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norton and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 281.28 mi (452.68 km).
#1 Norton
City in Norton County, Kansas
| Population | 2,709 |
| Coordinates | 39.8338900, -99.8915100 |
| Altitude | 705 |
| 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: 519 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $42.91 | $85.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $48.40 | $96.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $52.96 | $105.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $60.36 | $120.72 |
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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