How far is Saint George, KS from Shawnee, KS?

The driving distance from Saint George, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
110.64 mi
01h 49m
Flight
91.71 mi
147.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.71 mi
Kilometers
147.6 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.64 mi
Kilometers
178.06 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Sat, Apr 18, 8:35 AM CDT
Return by in Saint George
Sat, Apr 18, 10:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint George
2026-04-18T06:45
Arrive Shawnee
Sat, Apr 18, 8:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint George
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
Tecumseh
KS

Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas

From Saint George
55.3 mi
00h 54m
To Shawnee
55.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint George and Shawnee.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    93 m · 18 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    2022 ft · 58 sec · 1st Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Military Trail Road

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Military Trail Road

  4. 4

    Continue on 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    9.7 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I-70 East, Topeka

    1275 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    22 mi · 22 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    14.9 mi · 17 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.2 km · 52 sec · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    48.7 mi · 50 min · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward College Parkway

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Turner Diagonal

    119 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Turner Diagonal

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turner Diagonal

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 55th Street

    1857 ft · 53 sec · South 55th Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Inland Drive

    2653 ft · 1 min · Inland Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South 59th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South 59th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    1822 ft · 55 sec · 47th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bond Street

    977 ft · 43 sec · Bond Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint George 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
48.7 mi · 44%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
37.6 mi · 34%
Lincoln Avenue
9.7 mi · 9%
Military Trail Road
5.68 mi · 5%
South 59th Street
2.77 mi · 3%
Turner Diagonal
2.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tecumseh
00h 54m from Saint George
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Saint George and 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 Saint George to Shawnee?

The road trip is about 110.7 miles (178.1 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Tecumseh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.3 miles from Saint George and 55.4 miles from Shawnee.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Saint George and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Tecumseh

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

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

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Topeka

7 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

31 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

86 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

99 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint George and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 91.71 mi (147.6 km).

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#1 Saint George

City in Kansas, United States

Population1,017
Coordinates39.1911100, -96.4202800
Altitude312
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Grant Street (-96.420241, 39.1911)
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.78 L · about $14.71
Round trip
$29.41
7.8 gal · 29.56 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.71 $29.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.59 $33.17
Premium $4.65 $18.15 $36.30
Diesel $5.30 $20.69 $41.37

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 Saint George and Shawnee. The current time is 06:45:34.

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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.