How far is Shawnee, KS from Kanwaka, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Kanwaka, KS is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Leavenworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Kanwaka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Kanwaka.
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Start on Bond Street
948 ft · 44 sec · Bond Street
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Turn right onto West 49th Terrace
782 ft · 34 sec · West 49th Terrace
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Continue on Garnett Street
705 ft · 33 sec · Garnett Street
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Turn right onto West 51st Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 51st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Quivira Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Quivira Drive
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Continue on Quivira Lane
1.3 km · 2 min · Quivira Lane
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Turn right
17 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Holliday Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Holliday Drive
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Turn left onto I 435 North
1903 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike
1593 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
30.1 mi · 30 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward KS 10: Lecompton, Lawrence
3057 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Lawrence Trafficway
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Lawrence Trafficway
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Take the exit slight right toward South Lawrence Trafficway West Leg Expansion
1.1 km · 2 min · South Lawrence Trafficway West Leg Expansion
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40 West: Topeka
109 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
2 mi · 3 min · West 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highway 40
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Kanwaka.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Kansas Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
30.1 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Shawnee and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kanwaka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Kanwaka?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Tonganoxie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Shawnee and 22.4 miles from Kanwaka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Kanwaka.
Stop Ideas Near Tonganoxie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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James P. Davis Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tonganoxie.
Lawrence
Union Station
Topeka
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Kanwaka. Straight-line distance: 35.35 mi (56.89 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 Kanwaka
Township in Douglas County, Kansas
| Population | 1,467 |
| Coordinates | 38.9730600, -95.3727500 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kanwaka (-95.37275, 38.97306)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
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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