How far is Tonganoxie, KS from Shawnee, KS?

The driving distance from Tonganoxie, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
26.81 mi
00h 35m
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
26.81 mi
Kilometers
43.14 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Thu, Apr 16, 1:39 AM CDT
Return by in Tonganoxie
Thu, Apr 16, 2:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tonganoxie
2026-04-16T01:03
Arrive Shawnee
Thu, Apr 16, 1:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tonganoxie
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 Tonganoxie
13 mi
00h 17m
To Shawnee
13.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bury Street

    553 ft · 26 sec · Bury Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    759 ft · 39 sec · East 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1868 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Speedway Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Speedway Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on North 110th Street

    1141 ft · 31 sec · North 110th Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    1318 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Kansas Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward College Parkway

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Turner Diagonal

    119 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Turner Diagonal

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Turner Diagonal

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 55th Street

    1857 ft · 53 sec · South 55th Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    51 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Inland Drive

    2653 ft · 1 min · Inland Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 59th Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South 59th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 47th Street

    1822 ft · 55 sec · 47th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bond Street

    977 ft · 43 sec · Bond Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
12 mi · 45%
Kansas Turnpike
4.67 mi · 17%
South 59th Street
2.77 mi · 10%
Turner Diagonal
2.19 mi · 8%
Speedway Boulevard
1.42 mi · 5%
Inland Drive
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue straight

11.6 mi · 00h 15m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview
00h 17m from Tonganoxie
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 miles from Tonganoxie and 13.7 miles from Shawnee.

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 6.5 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 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 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 around Tonganoxie and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Shawnee.

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.
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
Parkville City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Parkville City Hall

Parkville , MO
8880 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Country Club Plaza
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Country Club Plaza

Kansas City , MO
4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112, United States
Rating 4.5/5 9,627 reviews Shopping mall
Overlook at Quality Hill
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Overlook at Quality Hill

Kansas City , MO
1031 Summit St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Rating 4.7/5 19 reviews Park

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 Tonganoxie and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 20.26 mi (32.61 km).

Tonganoxie

#1 Tonganoxie

City in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population5,690
Coordinates39.1097200, -95.0877500
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Bury Street (-95.087641, 39.10972)
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.58 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.9 gal · 7.16 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.58 $7.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.04 $8.08
Premium $4.65 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $5.30 $5.04 $10.08

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 Tonganoxie and Shawnee. The current time is 01:03:55.

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.