How far is Shawnee, KS from Edgerton, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Edgerton, KS is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Johnson County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Edgerton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Edgerton.
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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
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Homestead Lane
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
114 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Homestead Lane
2177 ft · 54 sec · Homestead Lane
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Turn left onto West 199th Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · West 199th Street
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Turn left
1767 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1007 ft · 30 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Nelson Street
108 m · 15 sec · East Nelson Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
21 m · 3 sec · East 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Edgerton.
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.
I 35 South
Continue straight
16.6 mi · 00h 19m
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 leaving Shawnee and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgerton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Edgerton?
The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Olathe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Shawnee and 14.9 miles from Edgerton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shawnee and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Edgerton.
Stop Ideas Near Olathe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shawnee Town
City of Lenexa - City Hall
City Of Bonner Springs Wastewater
Overland Park City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olathe.
Union Station
Lawrence
Lee's Summit
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Edgerton. Straight-line distance: 24.61 mi (39.6 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 Edgerton
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,773 |
| Coordinates | 38.7647300, -95.0080200 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgerton (-95.00802, 38.76473)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
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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