How far is Osage City, KS from Shawnee, KS?
The driving distance from Osage City, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Osage City and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osage City and Shawnee.
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Start on South 6th Street
87 m · 15 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
1562 ft · 31 sec · Market Street
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Turn straight onto North 9th Street
839 ft · 17 sec · North 9th Street
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Turn right onto Laing Street
1 mi · 2 min · Laing Street
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Continue on West 237th Street
6.3 mi · 11 min · West 237th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 237th Street
47 m · 2 sec · East 237th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 237th Street
11.1 mi · 19 min · East 237th Street
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Continue straight
11.5 mi · 20 min
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto I 35 North, US 59 North, US 50 East: Kansas City
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 37 min
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Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Merge slight right
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
813 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway
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Turn right onto Nieman Road
1.7 mi · 3 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 Osage City and Shawnee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Osage City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Osage City to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Wellsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Osage City and 40.1 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.8 miles (105.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Osage City and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Wellsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Osage City and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 65.83 mi (105.95 km).
#1 Osage City
City in Osage County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,809 |
| Coordinates | 38.6339000, -95.8258200 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| 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: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.85 | $29.70 |
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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