How far is Shawnee, KS from Osage County, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Osage County, KS is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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 01h 47m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Kansas
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Osage County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Osage County.
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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
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, KS 10 West
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2141 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on KS 10 West: Lawrence
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
27.8 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 59: Ottawa
1654 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Iowa Street
690 ft · 15 sec · Iowa Street
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Continue on East 1300 Road
9.4 mi · 11 min · East 1300 Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56: Olathe, Council Grove
1067 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto North 300 Road
12.5 mi · 16 min · North 300 Road
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Continue on West 157th Street
9.9 mi · 13 min · West 157th Street
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Turn left
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto West 217th Street
2.3 mi · 9 min · West 217th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lewelling Road
2651 ft · 2 min · South Lewelling Road
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Continue on West 221st Street
116 m · 17 sec · West 221st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 221st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Osage County.
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.
KS 10 West
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27.8 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shawnee and Showers And Thunderstorms near Osage County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Osage County?
The road trip is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Pleasant Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Shawnee and 40.6 miles from Osage County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shawnee and Showers And Thunderstorms near Osage County.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Osage County. Straight-line distance: 60.48 mi (97.34 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 Osage County
County in Kansas, United States
| Population | 15,770 |
| Coordinates | 38.6523300, -95.7269500 |
| Altitude | 339 |
| Country | United States |
End: Osage County (-95.72695, 38.65233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $4.00 | $11.44 | $22.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $12.45 | $24.89 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $13.53 | $27.06 |
| Diesel | $6.02 | $17.20 | $34.41 |
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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