How far is Shawnee, KS from Fredonia, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Fredonia, KS is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Fredonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Fredonia.
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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
37.1 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Garnett
1547 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto South Princeton Street
12.4 mi · 14 min · South Princeton Street
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Continue on North State Street
150 m · 6 sec · North State Street
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Continue on South State Road
9.9 mi · 11 min · South State Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.6 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
36.6 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 39
1083 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto 220th Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · 220th Road
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Continue straight
2571 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto 13th Street
8 mi · 14 min · 13th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street
58 m · 2 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
1385 ft · 38 sec · North 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Fredonia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 35 South
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37.1 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Shawnee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fredonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Fredonia?
The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Garnett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Shawnee and 73.6 miles from Fredonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.57 one way or $39.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Shawnee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fredonia.
Stop Ideas Near Garnett
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Fredonia. Straight-line distance: 120.22 mi (193.47 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 Fredonia
Town in the U.
| Population | 2,182 |
| Coordinates | 37.5339400, -95.8266500 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fredonia (-95.82665, 37.53394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 237 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.57 | $39.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.07 | $44.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.15 | $48.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.53 | $55.06 |
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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