How far is Shawnee, KS from Tonganoxie, KS?

The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Tonganoxie, KS is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.66 mi
00h 40m
Flight
20.26 mi
32.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.26 mi
Kilometers
32.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.66 mi
Kilometers
42.91 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tonganoxie
Thu, Apr 16, 3:22 AM CDT
Return by in Shawnee
Thu, Apr 16, 4:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee
2026-04-16T02:42
Arrive Tonganoxie
Thu, Apr 16, 3:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shawnee
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Grandview
KS

Township in Ford County, Kansas

From Shawnee
13.3 mi
00h 20m
To Tonganoxie
13.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Kansas Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1552 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 24 East, US 40 East, US 73 North, KS 7 North: Lansing, Leavenworth, Tonganoxie

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward US 24 West, US 40 West: Basehor, Tonganoxie

    10.6 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1868 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    759 ft · 38 sec · East 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bury Street

    553 ft · 27 sec · Bury Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    9 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 24 West
10.6 mi · 40%
I 435 North
5.17 mi · 19%
Kansas Turnpike
3.82 mi · 14%
US 24 East
1.55 mi · 6%
West 51st Street
1.49 mi · 6%
Holliday Drive
1.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 24 West

Take the exit straight toward US 24 West, US 40 West: Basehor, Tonganoxie

10.6 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview
00h 20m from Shawnee
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Shawnee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tonganoxie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Shawnee and 13.4 miles from Tonganoxie.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Shawnee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Tonganoxie.

Stop Ideas Near Grandview

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Grandview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Memorial Hall
Scenic stop 13 mi away

Memorial Hall

Kansas City , KS
600 N 7th St Trfy, Kansas City, KS 66101
Rating 4.4/5 492 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical place
City of Lenexa - City Hall
Meeting point 10 mi away

City of Lenexa - City Hall

Lenexa , KS
17101 W 87th St Pkwy, Lenexa, KS 66219
Rating 4.4/5 9 reviews City government office
James P. Davis Hall
Nearby stop 6.2 mi away

James P. Davis Hall

Kansas City , KS
East Dr, Kansas City, KS 66109
Rating 4.5/5 139 reviews Banquet hall
Shawnee Town
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Shawnee Town

Shawnee , KS
11501 W 57th St, Shawnee, KS 66203
Rating 4.6/5 112 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grandview.

RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lawrence

31 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Independence

41 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

48 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Tonganoxie. Straight-line distance: 20.26 mi (32.61 km).

Shawnee

#1 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

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

#2 Tonganoxie

City in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population5,690
Coordinates39.1097200, -95.0877500
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Shawnee (-94.72024, 39.04167)
End: Tonganoxie (-95.08775, 39.10972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.56 L · about $3.54
Round trip
$7.09
1.88 gal · 7.12 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.54 $7.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $4.65 $4.37 $8.75
Diesel $5.30 $4.99 $9.97

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 Tonganoxie. The current time is 02:42:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.