How far is Osage County, KS from Shawnee, KS?
The driving distance from Osage County, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Osage County and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Osage County and Shawnee.
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Start on West 221st Street
116 m · 17 sec · West 221st Street
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Continue on South Lewelling Road
2651 ft · 2 min · South Lewelling Road
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Turn right onto West 217th Street
2.3 mi · 9 min · West 217th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
22.6 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 East, I 335
2324 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
2667 ft · 52 sec · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I-70 East: Lawrence, Kansas City
2170 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
54.3 mi · 55 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 Osage County 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.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
54.3 mi · 00h 55m
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 leaving Osage County and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shawnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Osage County to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Kanwaka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Osage County and 41.1 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 2:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Osage County and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Kanwaka
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 Kanwaka.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Osage County and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 60.48 mi (97.34 km).
#1 Osage County
County in Kansas, United States
| Population | 15,770 |
| Coordinates | 38.6523300, -95.7269500 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| 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: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $4.00 | $12.00 | $24.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $13.06 | $26.11 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $14.19 | $28.39 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $18.04 | $36.09 |
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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