How far is Shawnee, KS from Pleasanton, KS?

The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Pleasanton, KS is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
63.78 mi
01h 12m
Flight
59.69 mi
96.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.69 mi
Kilometers
96.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.78 mi
Kilometers
102.65 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasanton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:18 PM CDT
Return by in Shawnee
Wed, Apr 15, 10:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee
2026-04-15T20:06
Arrive Pleasanton
Wed, Apr 15, 9:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:06 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
Louisburg
KS

County seat in North Carolina

From Shawnee
31.9 mi
00h 36m
To Pleasanton
31.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57 mi · 59 min · Overland Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pleasanton

    1215 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 1100th Road

    1075 ft · 31 sec · East 1100th Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East 6th Street

    2244 ft · 1 min · East 6th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    880 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Overland Parkway
28.6 mi · 45%
US 69 South
28.6 mi · 45%
I 35 South
2.95 mi · 5%
Johnson Drive
1.21 mi · 2%
Nieman Road
1.11 mi · 2%
East 6th Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Overland Parkway

Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South

57 mi · 00h 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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Louisburg
00h 36m from Shawnee
Leave By
4:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shawnee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasanton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Louisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Shawnee and 31.9 miles from Pleasanton.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shawnee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pleasanton.

Stop Ideas Near Louisburg

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

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

RAIL

Lee's Summit

42 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Union Station

53 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Independence

56 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lawrence

62 mi away
413 East 7th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Pleasanton. Straight-line distance: 59.69 mi (96.06 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 Pleasanton

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

Population1,158
Coordinates38.1778100, -94.7113500
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Shawnee (-94.72024, 39.04167)
End: Pleasanton (-94.71135, 38.17781)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.52 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.5 gal · 17.04 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.57 $19.14
Premium $4.65 $10.47 $20.94
Diesel $5.30 $11.93 $23.87

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Shawnee and Pleasanton. The current time is 20:06:35.

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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.