How far is Shawnee, KS from Tecumseh, KS?

The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Tecumseh, KS is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
57.5 mi
01h 08m
Flight
46.09 mi
74.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.09 mi
Kilometers
74.18 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.5 mi
Kilometers
92.53 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tecumseh
Fri, May 1, 9:43 AM CDT
Return by in Shawnee
Fri, May 1, 10:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee
2026-05-01T08:35
Arrive Tecumseh
Fri, May 1, 9:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Reno
KS

City in United States of America

From Shawnee
28.7 mi
00h 34m
To Tecumseh
28.8 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
63°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1055 ft · 12 sec · Kansas Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Kansas Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Kansas Turnpike

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Oakland Expressway

    1277 ft · 16 sec · Oakland Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    2249 ft · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southeast Tecumseh Road

    1587 ft · 45 sec · Southeast Tecumseh Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southeast 3rd Terrace

    825 ft · 36 sec · Southeast 3rd Terrace

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 3rd Terrace

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
45.4 mi · 79%
I 435 North
5.17 mi · 9%
West 51st Street
1.49 mi · 3%
Holliday Drive
1.18 mi · 2%
Quivira Lane
0.8 mi · 1%
Quivira Drive
0.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

43.9 mi · 00h 44m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
46.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reno
00h 34m from Shawnee
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shawnee and Mostly Sunny near Tecumseh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.5 miles (92.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Reno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Shawnee and 28.8 miles from Tecumseh.

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

The direct path is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shawnee and Mostly Sunny near Tecumseh.

Stop Ideas Near Reno

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

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

RAIL

Lawrence

13 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Union Station

46 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Topeka

47 mi away
500 SE Holliday Place
RAIL

Independence

60 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Tecumseh. Straight-line distance: 46.09 mi (74.18 km).

Shawnee

#1 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Tecumseh

Unincorporated community in Shawnee County, Kansas

Population7,777
Coordinates39.0480600, -95.5791500
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Shawnee (-94.72024, 39.04167)
End: Tecumseh (-95.57915, 39.04806)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.68 L · about $7.66
Round trip
$15.31
4.06 gal · 15.36 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.66 $15.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.63 $17.27
Premium $4.65 $9.45 $18.90
Diesel $5.30 $10.77 $21.53

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Shawnee and Tecumseh. The current time is 08:35:08.

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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.