How far is Valley Falls, KS from Shawnee, KS?
The driving distance from Valley Falls, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Leavenworth County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Falls and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Falls and Shawnee.
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Start on Oak Street
901 ft · 47 sec · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Phoebe Street
780 ft · 19 sec · Phoebe Street
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Continue on 9th Street
1321 ft · 37 sec · 9th Street
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Turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
2301 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn right
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
13.2 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto West Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Continue straight
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Speedway Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Speedway Boulevard
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Continue on North 110th Street
1141 ft · 31 sec · North 110th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
1318 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kansas Turnpike
4.7 mi · 5 min · Kansas Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward College Parkway
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Turner Diagonal
119 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Turner Diagonal
1.2 mi · 2 min · Turner Diagonal
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto South 55th Street
1857 ft · 53 sec · South 55th Street
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Turn slight right
51 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Inland Drive
2653 ft · 1 min · Inland Drive
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Turn left onto South 59th Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South 59th Street
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Turn right onto 47th Street
1822 ft · 55 sec · 47th Street
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Turn left onto Bond Street
977 ft · 43 sec · Bond Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Falls and Shawnee.
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.
9th Street
Keep slight right
13.2 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Valley Falls and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shawnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley Falls to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tonganoxie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Valley Falls and 31.6 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Valley Falls and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Tonganoxie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tonganoxie.
Lawrence
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Independence
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Falls and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 44.78 mi (72.06 km).
#1 Valley Falls
City in Kansas, United States
| Population | 1,152 |
| Coordinates | 39.3433300, -95.4602500 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shawnee
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 66,298 |
| Coordinates | 39.0416700, -94.7202400 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bond Street (-94.719801, 39.041669)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.27 | $18.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.15 | $20.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.56 | $23.13 |
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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