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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.18 mi
04h 05m
Flight
195.38 mi
314.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.38 mi
Kilometers
314.43 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.18 mi
Kilometers
351.12 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway Springs
Tue, Apr 14, 2:23 PM CDT
Return by in Shawnee
Tue, Apr 14, 6:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee
2026-04-14T10:18
Arrive Conway Springs
Tue, Apr 14, 2:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:50 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
Plymouth
KS

Human settlement in United States of America

From Shawnee
109 mi
02h 02m
To Conway Springs
109.2 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
21 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 21 mph SSW

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. 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

    132.8 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 400

    2804 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    11.4 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 235 South

    953 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 42

    1487 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Southwest Boulevard

    2633 ft · 55 sec · West Southwest Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on West Cessna Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Cessna Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on West Southwest Boulevard

    7.2 mi · 9 min · West Southwest Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 42

    8.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 42

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Grice Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Grice Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South 263rd Street West

    1426 ft · 29 sec · South 263rd Street West

  21. 21

    Continue on North Conway Springs Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · North Conway Springs Road

  22. 22

    Continue on North 5th Street

    1889 ft · 40 sec · North 5th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Spring Avenue

    98 m · 14 sec · Spring Avenue

  24. 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.

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
177 mi · 81%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
11.4 mi · 5%
State Highway 42
8.71 mi · 4%
West Southwest Boulevard
7.67 mi · 4%
North Conway Springs Road
5.48 mi · 3%
I 235 South
1.79 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
195.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
02h 02m from Shawnee
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Topeka

92 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Newton

97 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

114 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Conway Springs. Straight-line distance: 195.38 mi (314.43 km).

Shawnee

#1 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Conway Springs

City in Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America

Population1,214
Coordinates37.3903000, -97.6422700
Altitude418
CountryUnited States
Start: Shawnee (-94.72024, 39.04167)
End: Conway Springs (-97.64227, 37.3903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.7 gal
29.14 L · about $29.04
Round trip
$58.07
15.4 gal · 58.28 L
Estimated CO2
68.4 kg one way
Round trip: 136.9 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Shawnee and Conway Springs. The current time is 10:18:39.

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.