How far is Shawnee, KS from De Soto, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to De Soto, KS is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and De Soto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and De Soto.
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Start on Bond Street
948 ft · 44 sec · Bond Street
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Turn right onto West 49th Terrace
782 ft · 36 sec · West 49th Terrace
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Turn right onto Cody Street
145 m · 26 sec · Cody Street
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Turn left onto Quivira Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Quivira Road
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Turn right onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway
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Continue on West 67th Street
1433 ft · 27 sec · West 67th Street
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Take the exit straight toward KS 7 South: Olathe
1331 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West 83rd Street
1128 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West 83rd Street
5.6 mi · 10 min · West 83rd Street
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Continue on Lexington Avenue
125 m · 9 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto West 83rd Street
1552 ft · 1 min · West 83rd Street
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Turn right onto East Wyandotte Street
145 m · 19 sec · East Wyandotte Street
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Turn left onto West 82nd Street
987 ft · 43 sec · West 82nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 82nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and De Soto.
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.
Shawnee Mission Parkway
Turn right onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
6.9 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Shawnee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near De Soto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to De Soto?
The road trip is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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 8.9 miles from Shawnee and 8.9 miles from De Soto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Shawnee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near De Soto.
Stop Ideas Near Edwardsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Memorial Hall
City of Lenexa - City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Shawnee Town
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edwardsville.
Union Station
Independence
Lawrence
Lee's Summit
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and De Soto. Straight-line distance: 14.01 mi (22.55 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 De Soto
City in Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 6,648 |
| Coordinates | 38.9791700, -94.9685800 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: De Soto (-94.96858, 38.97917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
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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