How far is Shawnee, KS from Monmouth, KS?

The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Monmouth, KS is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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
137.27 mi
02h 42m
Flight
116.57 mi
187.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.57 mi
Kilometers
187.6 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.27 mi
Kilometers
220.92 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monmouth
Wed, Apr 29, 7:17 PM CDT
Return by in Shawnee
Wed, Apr 29, 9:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee
2026-04-29T16:34
Arrive Monmouth
Wed, Apr 29, 7:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Prescott
KS

City in Kansas, USA

From Shawnee
68.7 mi
01h 21m
To Monmouth
68.5 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NNW
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    109.1 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Overland Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    97 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road

    7.6 mi · 11 min · West Atkinson Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    13 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 90th Street

    1.6 mi · 6 min · South 90th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 516th Avenue

    1026 ft · 45 sec · East 516th Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 516th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Overland Parkway
54.6 mi · 40%
US 69 South
54.6 mi · 40%
West Atkinson Road
7.61 mi · 6%
I 35 South
2.95 mi · 2%
South 90th Street
1.59 mi · 1%
Johnson Drive
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Overland Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South

109 mi · 01h 59m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
116.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Prescott
01h 21m from Shawnee
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Shawnee and Partly Cloudy near Monmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Prescott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Shawnee and 68.5 miles from Monmouth.

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

The direct path is about 116.6 miles (187.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.25 one way or $36.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Shawnee and Partly Cloudy near Monmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Prescott

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

98 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Lawrence

111 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

114 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Warrensburg

114 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Monmouth. Straight-line distance: 116.57 mi (187.6 km).

Shawnee

#1 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
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#2 Monmouth

Unincorporated community in Kansas, United States

Population3,109
Coordinates37.3631100, -94.9369100
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Shawnee (-94.72024, 39.04167)
End: Monmouth (-94.93691, 37.36311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.84 gal
18.34 L · about $18.25
Round trip
$36.50
9.68 gal · 36.68 L
Estimated CO2
43 kg one way
Round trip: 86 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.25 $36.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.58 $41.17
Premium $4.65 $22.53 $45.05
Diesel $5.30 $25.67 $51.34

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 · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Shawnee and Monmouth. The current time is 16:34:41.

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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.