How far is Shawnee, KS from Girard, KS?

The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Girard, KS is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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
117.33 mi
02h 12m
Flight
105.94 mi
170.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.94 mi
Kilometers
170.5 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.33 mi
Kilometers
188.83 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Girard
Sat, May 30, 10:06 AM CDT
Return by in Shawnee
Sat, May 30, 12:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee
2026-05-30T07:54
Arrive Girard
Sat, May 30, 10:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Pleasanton
KS

Human settlement in Linn County, Kansas, United States of America

From Shawnee
58.7 mi
01h 06m
To Girard
58.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South

    104.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Overland Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 620th Avenue

    7 mi · 8 min · East 620th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on East Saint John Street

    839 ft · 22 sec · East Saint John Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Burnett Street

    1110 ft · 51 sec · North Burnett Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Forest Avenue

    131 m · 19 sec · East Forest Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Forest Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Overland Parkway
52.1 mi · 44%
US 69 South
52.1 mi · 44%
East 620th Avenue
7.03 mi · 6%
I 35 South
2.95 mi · 3%
Johnson Drive
1.21 mi · 1%
Nieman Road
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Overland Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South

104 mi · 01h 52m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
105.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pleasanton
01h 06m from Shawnee
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shawnee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Girard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Pleasanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.7 miles from Shawnee and 58.6 miles from Girard.

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

The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shawnee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Girard.

Stop Ideas Near Pleasanton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton.

RAIL

Lee's Summit

87 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

99 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

102 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

104 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Girard. Straight-line distance: 105.94 mi (170.5 km).

Shawnee

#1 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Girard

City in Kansas, United States

Population2,656
Coordinates37.5111600, -94.8380200
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Shawnee (-94.72024, 39.04167)
End: Girard (-94.83802, 37.51116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.67 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.22
8.28 gal · 31.34 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.61 $31.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.61 $35.21
Premium $4.65 $19.27 $38.54
Diesel $5.30 $21.96 $43.92

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Shawnee and Girard. The current time is 07:54:17.

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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.