How far is Shawnee, KS from Clearwater, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Clearwater, KS is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat of Lyon County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Clearwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Clearwater.
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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
145.7 mi · 2 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 81: Haysville, Derby
1392 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right
1911 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
135 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto East 71st Street South
1361 ft · 39 sec · East 71st Street South
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Continue on East Grand Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · East Grand Avenue
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Continue on West 71st Street South
7 mi · 10 min · West 71st Street South
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Turn left onto South 135th Street West
3.3 mi · 6 min · South 135th Street West
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Continue on North 4th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Ross Avenue
2264 ft · 50 sec · East Ross Avenue
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Turn left onto South Lee Avenue
699 ft · 36 sec · South Lee Avenue
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Turn left onto East Kansas Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · East Kansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Clearwater.
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
Continue straight
146 mi · 02h 26m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Shawnee and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Clearwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Clearwater?
The road trip is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Emporia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Shawnee and 103.7 miles from Clearwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.7 miles (297.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 9:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Shawnee and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Clearwater.
Stop Ideas Near Emporia
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 Emporia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Clearwater. Straight-line distance: 184.68 mi (297.22 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 Clearwater
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,580 |
| Coordinates | 37.5028000, -97.5044900 |
| Altitude | 392 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clearwater (-97.50449, 37.5028)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.57 | $55.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.09 | $62.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.02 | $68.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.77 | $77.54 |
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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