Distance between Topeka KS and Shawnee KS

The distance from Topeka to Shawnee is 59 miles by road including 54 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 56 minutes and goes through Lawrence, Tecumseh, Lake Quivira and Big Springs.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Topeka 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
I 70 7 mi, 06 min
Tecumseh 7 mi 0:06 06 min 0.1 gal
I 70 6 mi, 05 min
Big Springs 13 mi 0:11 11 min 0.3 gal
I 70 9 mi, 08 min
Lawrence 22 mi 0:20 20 min 0.7 gal
I 70 33 mi, 29 min
Lake Quivira 55 mi 0:49 49 min 1.9 gal
4 mi, 06 min
Shawnee 59 mi 0:56 56 min 1.9 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Topeka to Shawnee?

Fuel cost: 7.7 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 59 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.82 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Topeka to Shawnee?

Driving time: 56 min

This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.

  • 48 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 42 min
  • 4 mi with a maximum speed 65 mph = 3 min
  • 1 mi with a maximum speed 60 mph = 1 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 35 mph = 3 min
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 3 min

The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.

How far is Topeka to Shawnee by land?

The distance between Topeka and Shawnee is 59 mi by road including 54.1 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Topeka and Shawnee respectively.

How far is Topeka to Shawnee by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Topeka and Shawnee is 51.6 mi.

This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Topeka and Shawnee respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Topeka from Shawnee by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 6 min to cover the distance of 52 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 22 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.

How long is a helicopter ride from Topeka to Shawnee?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 20 min to cover the distance of 52 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 23 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.

This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.

What city is halfway between Topeka and Shawnee?

The halfway point between Topeka and Shawnee is Lawrence. It is located about 7 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Lawrence to Topeka is 22 mi and driving will take about 20 min. The road between Lawrence and Shawnee has length 37 mi and will take approximately 36 min.

Where is Topeka in relation to Shawnee?

Topeka is located 52 mi west of Shawnee.

Topeka has geographic coordinates: latitude 39.04901, longitude -95.67756.

Shawnee has geographic coordinates: latitude 39.04167, longitude -94.72024.

Which highway goes from Topeka to Shawnee?

The route from Topeka to Shawnee follows I 70.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • US 40: 7 mi
  • I 435: 4 mi
  • US 24: 4 mi
  • KS 4: 3 mi
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