How far is Shawnee, KS from Hillsboro, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Hillsboro, KS is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Coffey County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Hillsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Hillsboro.
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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
57.3 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Emporia, Newton
1268 ft · 37 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
132 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
814 ft · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
10 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
24.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 150 West: Marion
856 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
58 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto North Ash St;Indigo Road
88 m · 7 sec · North Ash St;Indigo Road
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Continue on North Ash St; Indigo Road
2167 ft · 53 sec · North Ash St; Indigo Road
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Continue on North Ash Street
1451 ft · 58 sec · North Ash Street
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Turn left onto West A Street
145 m · 21 sec · West A Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East A Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Hillsboro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 35 South
Continue straight
57.3 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Shawnee and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hillsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Hillsboro?
The road trip is about 160.2 miles (257.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Lebo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Shawnee and 80.2 miles from Hillsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.2 miles (228.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 12:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Shawnee and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hillsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Lebo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 142.18 mi (228.82 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 Hillsboro
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 2,762 |
| Coordinates | 38.3519600, -97.2044700 |
| Altitude | 436 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsboro (-97.20447, 38.35196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.31 | $42.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.03 | $48.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.30 | $52.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
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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