How far is Shawnee, KS from Basehor, KS?

The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Basehor, KS is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.55 mi
00h 31m
Flight
13.6 mi
21.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.6 mi
Kilometers
21.88 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.55 mi
Kilometers
31.46 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Basehor
Fri, Apr 17, 7:58 PM CDT
Return by in Shawnee
Fri, Apr 17, 8:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee
2026-04-17T19:27
Arrive Basehor
Fri, Apr 17, 7:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shawnee
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Edwardsville
KS

City in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States of America

From Shawnee
9.8 mi
00h 15m
To Basehor
9.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bond Street

    948 ft · 44 sec · Bond Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 49th Terrace

    782 ft · 34 sec · West 49th Terrace

  3. 3

    Continue on Garnett Street

    705 ft · 33 sec · Garnett Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 51st Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 51st Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Quivira Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Quivira Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Quivira Lane

    1.3 km · 2 min · Quivira Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right

    17 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Holliday Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Holliday Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 435 North

    1903 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike

    1593 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 North, KS 7 North: Lansing, Leavenworth, Tonganoxie

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Leavenworth Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Leavenworth Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 155th Street

    555 ft · 11 sec · North 155th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 155th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 435 North
5.17 mi · 26%
Kansas Turnpike
3.82 mi · 20%
US 24 East
3.49 mi · 18%
Leavenworth Road
2.04 mi · 10%
West 51st Street
1.49 mi · 8%
Holliday Drive
1.18 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 435 North

Merge slight left

4.81 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edwardsville
00h 15m from Shawnee
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Shawnee and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Basehor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Basehor?

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Edwardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Shawnee and 9.8 miles from Basehor.

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

The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Edwardsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Edwardsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Kansas City , MO
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Parkville City Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Parkville City Hall

Parkville , MO
8880 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Country Club Plaza
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Country Club Plaza

Kansas City , MO
4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112, United States
Rating 4.5/5 9,627 reviews Shopping mall
Shawnee Town
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

Shawnee Town

Shawnee , KS
11501 W 57th St, Shawnee, KS 66203
Rating 4.6/5 112 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

21 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

34 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lawrence

37 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

42 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Basehor. Straight-line distance: 13.6 mi (21.88 km).

Shawnee

#1 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Basehor

#2 Basehor

City in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States of America

Population6,656
Coordinates39.1416700, -94.9385800
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Shawnee (-94.72024, 39.04167)
End: Basehor (-94.93858, 39.14167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.20
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.60 $5.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.93 $5.87
Premium $4.65 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $5.30 $3.66 $7.32

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 Shawnee and Basehor. The current time is 19:27:35.

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.