How far is Shawnee, KS from Washington, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Washington, KS is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Washington.
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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
52.4 mi · 55 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Council Grove
880 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit straight toward KS 18, KS 177, Tuttle Creek Boulevard, Fort Riley Boulevard
938 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Fort Riley Boulevard
1241 ft · 40 sec · Fort Riley Boulevard
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Continue on Tuttle Creek Boulevard
5.7 mi · 9 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
71 m · 3 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Tuttle Creek Boulevard
49 m · 2 sec · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Tuttle Creek Boulevard
8.6 mi · 10 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Continue on Tuttle Creek Boulevard
18.7 mi · 22 min · Tuttle Creek Boulevard
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Continue on South Colorado
8.5 mi · 10 min · South Colorado
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1277 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Unicorn Road
2.9 mi · 3 min · Unicorn Road
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Continue on 9th Road
3.3 mi · 4 min · 9th Road
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Quivira Road
6.7 mi · 8 min · Quivira Road
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Continue on B Street
2972 ft · 1 min · B Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
662 ft · 31 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto C Street
67 m · 10 sec · C Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · C Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Washington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
52.4 mi · 00h 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.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Shawnee and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Washington?
The road trip is about 182.7 miles (294.1 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
McFarland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Shawnee and 91.5 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.32 one way or $48.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Shawnee and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near McFarland
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 McFarland.
Topeka
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Washington. Straight-line distance: 135.45 mi (217.98 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 Washington
City in Washington County, Kansas
| Population | 1,065 |
| Coordinates | 39.8180600, -97.0508600 |
| Altitude | 404 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-97.05086, 39.81806)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 294 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.32 | $48.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.43 | $54.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.02 | $60.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.21 | $68.42 |
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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