How far is Shawnee, KS from Conway, KS?

The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Conway, KS is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.49 mi
03h 34m
Flight
171.72 mi
276.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.72 mi
Kilometers
276.35 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.49 mi
Kilometers
308.18 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Sat, May 2, 6:49 PM CDT
Return by in Shawnee
Sat, May 2, 10:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee
2026-05-02T15:14
Arrive Conway
Sat, May 2, 6:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shawnee
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Neosho Rapids
KS

City in Lyon County, Kansas, United States

From Shawnee
95.6 mi
01h 47m
To Conway
95.9 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bond Street

    948 ft · 47 sec · Bond Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 49th Terrace

    1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nieman Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nieman Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Johnson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Johnson Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Wichita

    687 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    57.3 mi · 58 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton

    1268 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    132 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    814 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    10 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    24.6 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion

    856 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    58 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    45.3 mi · 53 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    35 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
102 mi · 53%
KS 150 West
45.5 mi · 24%
US 50
25.1 mi · 13%
Johnson Drive
1.21 mi · 1%
Nieman Road
1.11 mi · 1%
West 49th Terrace
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Continue straight

57.3 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
171.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Neosho Rapids
01h 47m from Shawnee
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shawnee and Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Neosho Rapids is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Shawnee and 95.9 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 171.7 miles (276.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.49 one way or $50.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shawnee and Sunny near Conway.

Stop Ideas Near Neosho Rapids

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

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

RAIL

Topeka

81 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lawrence

94 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Conway. Straight-line distance: 171.72 mi (276.35 km).

Shawnee

#1 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
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#2 Conway

Human settlement in Kansas, United States of America

Population1,182
Coordinates38.3694500, -97.7864300
Altitude470
CountryUnited States
Start: Shawnee (-94.72024, 39.04167)
End: Conway (-97.78643, 38.36945)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.58 L · about $25.49
Round trip
$50.98
13.52 gal · 51.16 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.49 $50.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.75 $57.50
Premium $4.65 $31.46 $62.92
Diesel $5.30 $35.86 $71.71

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Shawnee and Conway. The current time is 15:14:35.

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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.