How far is Shawnee, KS from Mission, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Mission, KS is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Johnson County, Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Mission.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Mission.
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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
3 mi · 6 min · Johnson Drive
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Turn left onto Lamar Avenue
2017 ft · 58 sec · Lamar Avenue
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Turn right onto West 56th Street
730 ft · 32 sec · West 56th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 56th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Mission.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Johnson Drive
Turn left onto Johnson Drive
3.03 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Shawnee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mission.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Mission?
The road trip is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Merriam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Shawnee and 2.5 miles from Mission.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.68 one way or $1.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mission.
Stop Ideas Near Merriam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Merriam.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Mission. Straight-line distance: 3.59 mi (5.78 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 Mission
City in Kansas, USA
| Population | 9,873 |
| Coordinates | 39.0277800, -94.6557900 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mission (-94.65579, 39.02778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.68 | $1.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.77 | $1.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $0.95 | $1.91 |
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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