How far is Shawnee, KS from Milford, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Milford, KS is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Shawnee County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Milford.
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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
43.9 mi · 44 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
67.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward J Hill Road, Flinthills Boulevard
1191 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto J Hill Road
89 m · 11 sec · J Hill Road
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
2 mi · 4 min · East 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn right
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Houston Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Houston Road
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Turn left
117 m · 33 sec
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Turn left
43 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
115 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Whiting Street
11 m · 2 sec · Whiting Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whiting Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Milford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
67.4 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Shawnee and Mostly Sunny near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Milford?
The road trip is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Menoken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Shawnee and 68.3 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.15 one way or $38.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shawnee and Mostly Sunny near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Menoken
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 Menoken.
Topeka
Lawrence
Union Station
Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Milford. Straight-line distance: 117.86 mi (189.68 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 Milford
City in Geary County, Kansas, United States of America
| Population | 518 |
| Coordinates | 39.1683300, -96.9125100 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milford (-96.91251, 39.16833)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $3.98 | $19.15 | $38.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $20.83 | $41.65 |
| Premium | $4.70 | $22.59 | $45.19 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $29.24 | $58.49 |
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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