How far is Westwood, KS from Shawnee, KS?
The driving distance from Westwood, KS to Shawnee, KS is about 8 miles (12.9 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westwood and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westwood and Shawnee.
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Start on Belinder Road
1279 ft · 1 min · Belinder Road
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Turn left onto West 47th Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · West 47th Avenue
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Continue on West 47th Street
859 ft · 26 sec · West 47th Street
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Turn straight onto West 48th Street
624 ft · 27 sec · West 48th Street
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Turn right onto Roe Boulevard
2661 ft · 1 min · Roe Boulevard
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Continue on South 18th Street Expressway
775 ft · 22 sec · South 18th Street Expressway
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Turn left onto I 35 South, US 69 South: Wichita
47 m · 6 sec
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Continue on I 35 South, US 69 South: Wichita
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Antioch Road
1039 ft · 22 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Antioch Road
3240 ft · 1 min · Antioch Road
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Turn left onto 47th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · 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 Westwood 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.
I 35 South
Continue on I 35 South, US 69 South: Wichita
2.11 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Westwood and 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 Westwood to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 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 3.7 miles from Westwood and 4.3 miles from Shawnee.
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 2.5 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 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Westwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Shawnee.
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 Westwood and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 5.55 mi (8.93 km).
#1 Westwood
City in Kansas
| Population | 1,642 |
| Coordinates | 39.0405600, -94.6169000 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| 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: 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 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 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 | $1.06 | $2.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
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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