Distance between Shawnee KS and Topeka KS

The distance from Shawnee to Topeka is 60 miles by road including 55 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 57 minutes and goes through Lawrence, Tecumseh, Lake Quivira and Big Springs.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Shawnee 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
4 mi, 06 min
Lake Quivira 4 mi 0:06 06 min 0.1 gal
I 70 34 mi, 29 min
Lawrence 37 mi 0:36 36 min 1.2 gal
I 70 11 mi, 10 min
Big Springs 49 mi 0:46 46 min 1.6 gal
I 70 4 mi, 03 min
Tecumseh 53 mi 0:50 50 min 1.7 gal
I 70 7 mi, 06 min
Topeka 60 mi 0:57 57 min 1.9 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Fuel cost: 7.9 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 59.7 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.88 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Shawnee to Topeka?

Driving time: 57 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
  • 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 Shawnee to Topeka by land?

The distance between Shawnee and Topeka is 59.7 mi by road including 54.7 mi on motorways.

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

How far is Shawnee to Topeka by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Shawnee and Topeka 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 Shawnee and Topeka respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Shawnee from Topeka 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 Shawnee to Topeka?

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 Shawnee and Topeka?

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

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

Where is Shawnee in relation to Topeka?

Shawnee is located 52 mi east of Topeka.

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

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

Which highway goes from Shawnee to Topeka?

The route from Shawnee to Topeka follows I 70.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • US 40: 7 mi
  • I 435: 5 mi
  • US 24: 4 mi
  • KS 4: 3 mi
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