How far is Shawnee, KS from Garnett, KS?

The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Garnett, KS is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.34 mi
01h 21m
Flight
59.65 mi
95.99 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.65 mi
Kilometers
95.99 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.34 mi
Kilometers
113.2 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garnett
Thu, Apr 16, 7:49 PM CDT
Return by in Shawnee
Thu, Apr 16, 9:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee
2026-04-16T18:28
Arrive Garnett
Thu, Apr 16, 7:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shawnee
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Wellsville
KS

Citty in Kansas

From Shawnee
35.2 mi
00h 40m
To Garnett
35.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    37.1 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 59 South: Garnett

    1547 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Princeton Street

    12.4 mi · 14 min · South Princeton Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North State Street

    150 m · 6 sec · North State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South State Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · South State Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 6th Avenue

    2040 ft · 40 sec · West 6th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Oak Street

    639 ft · 30 sec · South Oak Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Oak Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 35 South
45.8 mi · 65%
South Princeton Street
12.4 mi · 18%
South State Road
8.48 mi · 12%
Johnson Drive
1.21 mi · 2%
Nieman Road
1.11 mi · 2%
West 6th Avenue
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 35 South

Continue straight

37.1 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wellsville
00h 40m from Shawnee
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Shawnee and Sunny near Garnett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Wellsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Shawnee and 35.2 miles from Garnett.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Shawnee and Sunny near Garnett.

Stop Ideas Near Wellsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wellsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lawrence

31 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

59 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Topeka

63 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Lee's Summit

65 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Garnett. Straight-line distance: 59.65 mi (95.99 km).

Shawnee

#1 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Garnett

City in Anderson County, Kansas, United States of America

Population3,258
Coordinates38.2805800, -95.2419200
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Shawnee (-94.72024, 39.04167)
End: Garnett (-95.24192, 38.28058)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.4 L · about $9.35
Round trip
$18.70
4.96 gal · 18.8 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.35 $18.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.55 $21.09
Premium $4.65 $11.54 $23.08
Diesel $5.30 $13.15 $26.31

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Shawnee and Garnett. The current time is 18:28:12.

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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.