How far is Shawnee, KS from Stockton, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Stockton, KS is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.7 miles (393.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Stockton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Stockton.
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Start on Bond Street
948 ft · 44 sec · Bond Street
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Turn right onto West 49th Terrace
782 ft · 34 sec · West 49th Terrace
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Continue on Garnett Street
705 ft · 33 sec · Garnett Street
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Turn right onto West 51st Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 51st Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Quivira Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Quivira Drive
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Continue on Quivira Lane
1.3 km · 2 min · Quivira Lane
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Turn right
17 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Holliday Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · Holliday Drive
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Turn left onto I 435 North
1903 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Topeka, Kansas Turnpike
1593 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
43.9 mi · 44 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Kansas Turnpike
1.5 km · 1 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
91.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
115.5 mi · 1 hr 55 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 183, Hays, Stockton
1010 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Vine Street
79 m · 7 sec · North Vine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Vine Street
37 m · 2 sec · North Vine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Vine Street
1.6 km · 2 min · North Vine Street
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Continue on 250th Avenue
35.6 mi · 43 min · 250th Avenue
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Continue on South Cedar Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2814 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Water Street
529 ft · 23 sec · North Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Stockton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
115 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shawnee and Sunny near Stockton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Stockton?
The road trip is about 300.5 miles (483.6 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?
Abilene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150 miles from Shawnee and 150.5 miles from Stockton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.7 miles (393.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.97 one way or $79.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shawnee and Sunny near Stockton.
Stop Ideas Near Abilene
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Abilene.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 244.72 mi (393.84 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 Stockton
City in Rooks County, Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,234 |
| Coordinates | 39.4380700, -99.2651000 |
| Altitude | 549 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stockton (-99.2651, 39.43807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 44m |
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 | $39.97 | $79.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.08 | $90.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $49.33 | $98.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $56.22 | $112.44 |
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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