How far is Peabody, KS from Shawnee, KS?

The driving distance from Peabody, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.8 mi
02h 37m
Flight
142.24 mi
228.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.24 mi
Kilometers
228.92 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.8 mi
Kilometers
266.83 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Sat, Apr 18, 1:06 AM CDT
Return by in Peabody
Sat, Apr 18, 3:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peabody
2026-04-17T22:29
Arrive Shawnee
Sat, Apr 18, 1:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peabody
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Lebo
KS

City in Coffey County, Kansas, United States of America

From Peabody
79.3 mi
01h 18m
To Shawnee
86.4 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
23 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Walnut Street

    1860 ft · 53 sec · North Walnut Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 9th Street

    824 ft · 26 sec · East 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    106 m · 17 sec · North Maple Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 50 East: Emporia

    65 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto US 50 East: Emporia

    42.8 mi · 51 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    111 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka

    822 ft · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 35 North: Kansas City

    9 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto I 35 North: Kansas City

    1367 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    94.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway

    813 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee

    32 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Nieman Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Nieman Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West 49th Terrace

    1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Bond Street

    948 ft · 42 sec · Bond Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 North
101 mi · 61%
US 50 East
42.8 mi · 26%
Nieman Road
1.67 mi · 1%
Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.26 mi · 1%
North Walnut Street
0.35 mi
West 49th Terrace
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 North

Merge slight left

94.6 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
142.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebo
01h 18m from Peabody
Leave By
1:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Peabody 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 Peabody to Shawnee?

The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Lebo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Peabody and 86.4 miles from Shawnee.

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

The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Peabody and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Lebo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lebo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Topeka

72 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

82 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peabody and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 142.24 mi (228.92 km).

Peabody

#1 Peabody

Township in Marion County, Kansas

Population1,079
Coordinates38.1694600, -97.1067000
Altitude420
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: North Walnut Street (-97.106798, 38.16946)
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.15 L · about $22.06
Round trip
$44.12
11.7 gal · 44.3 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.06 $44.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.88 $49.76
Premium $4.65 $27.23 $54.45
Diesel $5.30 $31.03 $62.06

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Peabody and Shawnee. The current time is 22:29:25.

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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.