How far is Shawnee, KS from Wea, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Wea, KS is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Sheridan County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Wea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Wea.
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Start on Bond Street
948 ft · 47 sec · Bond Street
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Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nieman Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nieman Road
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Turn left onto Johnson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Johnson Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Wichita
687 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South
18.7 mi · 21 min · Overland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward 223rd Street
910 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto West 223rd Street
2751 ft · 1 min · West 223rd Street
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Turn right onto Metcalf Road
3056 ft · 1 min · Metcalf Road
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Turn left
60 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Wea.
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.
Overland Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South
18.7 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shawnee and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Wea?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Kenneth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Shawnee and 12.9 miles from Wea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shawnee and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wea.
Stop Ideas Near Kenneth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Shawnee Town
City of Lenexa - City Hall
Country Club Plaza
Leawood Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenneth.
Lee's Summit
Union Station
Independence
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Wea. Straight-line distance: 22.73 mi (36.58 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 Wea
Township in Miami County, Kansas
| Population | 2,002 |
| Coordinates | 38.7152900, -94.6669000 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wea (-94.6669, 38.71529)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.24 | $8.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.83 | $9.65 |
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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