How far is Shawnee, KS from Eudora, KS?

The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Eudora, KS is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.29 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21.42 mi
34.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.42 mi
Kilometers
34.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.29 mi
Kilometers
47.14 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eudora
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM CDT
Return by in Shawnee
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee
2026-04-23T04:50
Arrive Eudora
Thu, Apr 23, 5:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shawnee
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Olathe
KS

County seat of Johnson County, Kansas, United States

From Shawnee
14.6 mi
00h 19m
To Eudora
14.7 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 22 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Eudora.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Eudora.

  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

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, KS 10 West

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2141 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on KS 10 West: Lawrence

    1118 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    17.1 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 442: North 1400 Road

    1225 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 1400 Road

    154 m · 14 sec · North 1400 Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East 10th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    156 m · 22 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Eudora.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
KS 10 West
17.3 mi · 59%
I 35 South
6.25 mi · 21%
East 10th Street
1.29 mi · 4%
I 435 West
1.21 mi · 4%
Johnson Drive
1.21 mi · 4%
Nieman Road
1.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

KS 10 West

Continue straight

17.1 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
21.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olathe
00h 19m from Shawnee
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Shawnee and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eudora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Eudora?

The road trip is about 29.3 miles (47.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 14.6 miles from Shawnee and 14.7 miles from Eudora.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Eudora.

Stop Ideas Near Olathe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Olathe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Shawnee Town
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Shawnee Town

Shawnee , KS
11501 W 57th St, Shawnee, KS 66203
Rating 4.6/5 112 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
City of Lenexa - City Hall
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

City of Lenexa - City Hall

Lenexa , KS
17101 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.5 mi away

City Of Bonner Springs Wastewater

Bonner Springs , KS
12021 Kaw Dr, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
Rating 4.7/5 3 reviews Sewage treatment plant
Overland Park City Hall
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Overland Park City Hall

Overland Park , KS
Overland Park, KS 66212
Rating 4.2/5 62 reviews Park,City park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olathe.

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lawrence

37 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

38 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

41 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Eudora. Straight-line distance: 21.42 mi (34.48 km).

Shawnee

#1 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Eudora

#2 Eudora

City in Kansas, United States

Population6,393
Coordinates38.9433400, -95.0985800
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Shawnee (-94.72024, 39.04167)
End: Eudora (-95.09858, 38.94334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
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 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.03 gal
3.91 L · about $3.88
Round trip
$7.77
2.06 gal · 7.82 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.3 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.88 $7.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.38 $8.76
Premium $4.65 $4.79 $9.59
Diesel $5.30 $5.46 $10.93

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Shawnee and Eudora. The current time is 04:50:33.

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.