How far is Shawnee, KS from Anthony, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Anthony, KS is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Anthony.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Anthony.
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Start on Bond Street
948 ft · 47 sec · Bond Street
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Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nieman Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nieman Road
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Turn left onto Johnson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Johnson Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Wichita
687 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue on I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
37.1 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
132.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400
2804 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.4 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 235 South
953 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 42
1487 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto West Southwest Boulevard
2633 ft · 55 sec · West Southwest Boulevard
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Continue on West Cessna Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cessna Boulevard
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Continue on West Southwest Boulevard
7.2 mi · 9 min · West Southwest Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 42
17.3 mi · 31 min · State Highway 42
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Turn left
17.7 mi · 31 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 14th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 14th Street
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Turn left
9 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2280 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Bluff Avenue
119 m · 19 sec · North Bluff Avenue
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Turn right onto West Steadman Street
27 m · 4 sec · West Steadman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Steadman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Anthony.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
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133 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Shawnee and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anthony.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Anthony?
The road trip is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km) and usually takes 04h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bazaar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from Shawnee and 124.2 miles from Anthony.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.03 one way or $66.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Shawnee and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Anthony.
Stop Ideas Near Bazaar
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 Bazaar.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Anthony. Straight-line distance: 222.31 mi (357.77 km).
#1 Shawnee
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 66,298 |
| Coordinates | 39.0416700, -94.7202400 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anthony
City in Kansas
| Population | 2,032 |
| Coordinates | 37.1533600, -98.0311700 |
| Altitude | 412 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anthony (-98.03117, 37.15336)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.03 | $66.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.26 | $74.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.77 | $81.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.46 | $92.93 |
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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