How far is Pittsburg, KS from Shawnee, KS?

The driving distance from Pittsburg, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.51 mi
01h 55m
Flight
112.68 mi
181.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.68 mi
Kilometers
181.34 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.51 mi
Kilometers
189.12 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Wed, Apr 15, 3:10 PM CDT
Return by in Pittsburg
Wed, Apr 15, 5:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburg
2026-04-15T13:14
Arrive Shawnee
Wed, Apr 15, 3:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburg
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
Pleasanton
KS

Human settlement in Linn County, Kansas, United States of America

From Pittsburg
59.3 mi
00h 57m
To Shawnee
58.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph S
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway Street

    20 m · 10 sec · North Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto US 69 North, US 160 East

    96 m · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Parkview Drive

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Parkview Drive

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    53.9 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

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

    813 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee

    32 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Nieman Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Nieman Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 49th Terrace

    1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bond Street

    948 ft · 42 sec · Bond Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Parkview Drive
111 mi · 95%
US 69 North
2.33 mi · 2%
Nieman Road
1.67 mi · 1%
Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.26 mi · 1%
West 4th Street
0.99 mi · 1%
West 49th Terrace
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Parkview Drive

Turn left onto Parkview Drive

57.5 mi · 01h 05m

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
01h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
112.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasanton
00h 57m from Pittsburg
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg to Shawnee?

The road trip is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Pleasanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Pittsburg and 58.3 miles from Shawnee.

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

The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Pittsburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

87 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

99 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

102 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

104 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburg and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 112.68 mi (181.34 km).

Pittsburg

#1 Pittsburg

City in Crawford County, in southeastern Kansas, United States

Population19,968
Coordinates37.4108800, -94.7049600
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-94.704831, 37.410882)
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.7 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.30
8.3 gal · 31.4 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.65 $31.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.65 $35.30
Premium $4.65 $19.31 $38.63
Diesel $5.30 $22.01 $44.02

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburg and Shawnee. The current time is 13:14:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.