How far is Shawnee, KS from Edwardsville, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Edwardsville, KS is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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.
City in Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Edwardsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Edwardsville.
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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 · 34 sec · West 49th Terrace
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Continue on Garnett Street
705 ft · 33 sec · Garnett Street
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Turn right onto West 51st Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 51st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Quivira Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Quivira Drive
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Continue on Quivira Lane
1.3 km · 2 min · Quivira Lane
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Turn right
17 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Holliday Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Holliday Drive
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Turn left onto I 435 North
1903 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 32: Kansas City, Bonner Springs
2032 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on KS 32 West: Edwardsville, Bonner Springs
116 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Kaw Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Kaw Drive
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
149 m · 27 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Pacific Street
546 ft · 24 sec · South Pacific Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pacific Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Edwardsville.
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 435 North
Merge slight left
1.73 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Shawnee and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Edwardsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Edwardsville?
The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Lake Quivira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Shawnee and 4.5 miles from Edwardsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Shawnee and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Edwardsville.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Quivira
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
City Of Bonner Springs Wastewater
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Quivira.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Edwardsville. Straight-line distance: 5.51 mi (8.86 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 Edwardsville
City in Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 4,501 |
| Coordinates | 39.0611200, -94.8196800 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edwardsville (-94.81968, 39.06112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
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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