How far is Shawnee, KS from Conway Springs, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Conway Springs, KS is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Conway Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Conway Springs.
-
1
Start on Bond Street
948 ft · 47 sec · Bond Street
-
2
Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace
-
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Nieman Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nieman Road
-
4
Turn left onto Johnson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Johnson Drive
-
5
Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Wichita
687 ft · 17 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
-
7
Continue on I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
4.2 mi · 5 min
-
8
Continue straight
37.1 mi · 39 min
-
9
Continue straight
132.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400
2804 ft · 1 min
-
11
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.4 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 235 South
953 ft · 24 sec
-
13
Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
-
14
Take the exit slight right toward KS 42
1487 ft · 36 sec
-
15
Turn right onto West Southwest Boulevard
2633 ft · 55 sec · West Southwest Boulevard
-
16
Continue on West Cessna Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cessna Boulevard
-
17
Continue on West Southwest Boulevard
7.2 mi · 9 min · West Southwest Boulevard
-
18
Continue on State Highway 42
8.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 42
-
19
Turn left onto Grice Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Grice Street
-
20
Continue on South 263rd Street West
1426 ft · 29 sec · South 263rd Street West
-
21
Continue on North Conway Springs Road
5.5 mi · 10 min · North Conway Springs Road
-
22
Continue on North 5th Street
1889 ft · 40 sec · North 5th Street
-
23
Turn right onto Spring Avenue
98 m · 14 sec · Spring Avenue
-
24
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Conway Springs.
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
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Shawnee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Conway Springs?
The road trip is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109 miles from Shawnee and 109.2 miles from Conway Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.04 one way or $58.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Shawnee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
Topeka
Newton
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Conway Springs. Straight-line distance: 195.38 mi (314.43 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 Conway Springs
City in Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 1,214 |
| Coordinates | 37.3903000, -97.6422700 |
| Altitude | 418 |
| Country | United States |
End: Conway Springs (-97.64227, 37.3903)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $29.04 | $58.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.75 | $65.50 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.84 | $71.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.84 | $81.68 |
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 14, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.