How far is Shawnee, KS from Park, KS?

The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Park, KS is about 323.2 miles (520.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302.4 miles (486.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
323.26 mi
05h 36m
Flight
302.42 mi
486.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302.42 mi
Kilometers
486.7 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
323.26 mi
Kilometers
520.24 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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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 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Park
Fri, Nov 6, 7:57 PM CST
Return by in Shawnee
Sat, Nov 7, 1:33 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee
2026-11-06T14:20
Arrive Park
Fri, Nov 6, 7:57 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:48 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shawnee
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
New Cambria
KS

Human settlement in Saline County, Kansas, United States of America

From Shawnee
161.2 mi
02h 48m
To Park
162 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
31°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bond Street

    948 ft · 44 sec · Bond Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 49th Terrace

    782 ft · 34 sec · West 49th Terrace

  3. 3

    Continue on Garnett Street

    705 ft · 33 sec · Garnett Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 51st Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 51st Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Quivira Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Quivira Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Quivira Lane

    1.3 km · 2 min · Quivira Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right

    17 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Holliday Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Holliday Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 435 North

    1903 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike

    1593 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    43.9 mi · 44 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    174.9 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward KS 211, Park

    958 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Old Highway 40

    850 ft · 29 sec · Old Highway 40

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    938 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    890 ft · 44 sec · 4th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Cottonwood Street

    78 m · 11 sec · Cottonwood Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cottonwood Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
175 mi · 54%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 28%
Kansas Turnpike
44.9 mi · 14%
I 435 North
5.17 mi · 2%
West 51st Street
1.49 mi
Holliday Drive
1.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

175 mi · 02h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
302.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Cambria
02h 48m from Shawnee
Leave By
5:48 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy leaving Shawnee and Mostly Clear near Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 323.2 miles (520.2 km) and usually takes 05h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Cambria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.2 miles from Shawnee and 162 miles from Park.

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

The direct path is about 302.4 miles (486.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.61 one way or $87.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy around Shawnee and Mostly Clear near Park.

Stop Ideas Near New Cambria

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

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

RAIL

Newton

94 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

99 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Park. Straight-line distance: 302.42 mi (486.7 km).

Shawnee

#1 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Park

#2 Park

City in Gove County, Kansas, United States

Population109
Coordinates39.1125100, -100.3587500
Altitude838
CountryUnited States
Start: Shawnee (-94.72024, 39.04167)
End: Park (-100.35875, 39.11251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 520 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.41 gal
43.18 L · about $43.61
Round trip
$87.22
22.82 gal · 86.36 L
Estimated CO2
101.4 kg one way
Round trip: 202.8 kg / 447 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $43.61 $87.22
Mid-grade $4.19 $47.80 $95.59
Premium $4.55 $51.96 $103.92
Diesel $5.92 $67.56 $135.12

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Shawnee and Park. The current time is 14:20:37.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.