How far is Shawnee, KS from Westwood, KS?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Westwood, KS is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Westwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Westwood.
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Start on Bond Street
977 ft · 45 sec · Bond Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 47th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · 47th Street
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Turn right onto Antioch Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Antioch Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 North: Des Moines
158 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southwest Boulevard, Mission Road
1356 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Mission Road
750 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto Mission Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Mission Road
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Turn left onto West 47th Avenue
1305 ft · 39 sec · West 47th Avenue
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Turn right onto Belinder Road
1279 ft · 56 sec · Belinder Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Belinder Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Westwood.
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.
I 35 North
Merge slight left
3.61 mi · 00h 05m
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 leaving Shawnee and Sunny near Westwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Westwood?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Mission is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Shawnee and 4.2 miles from Westwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shawnee and Sunny near Westwood.
Stop Ideas Near Mission
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Parkville City Hall
St. Louis - Kansas City Carpenters Regional Council
Overlook at Quality Hill
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mission.
Union Station
Independence
Lee's Summit
Lawrence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Westwood. Straight-line distance: 5.55 mi (8.93 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 Westwood
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,642 |
| Coordinates | 39.0405600, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westwood (-94.6169, 39.04056)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.09 | $2.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
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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