Where is Shawnee, Kansas, USA?

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Where is Shawnee Located? - Shawnee is a city located in the Johnson County of Kansas, United States. Shawnee lies between 44.5520 Degrees North latitudes and 69.6317 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Shawnee, Kansas

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Where is Shawnee Located?

Shawnee is a city located in the Johnson County of Kansas, United States. Shawnee lies between 44.5520 Degrees North latitudes and 69.6317 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Shawnee city is 67311 people and the city has a total area of 41.97 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Shawnee, Kansas Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityShawnee
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
State CapitalTopeka
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude39.0228° N
Longitude94.7152° W
Elevation1,000 ft (305 m)
Land Area (sq mi)41.81
Water Area (sq mi)0.54
Total Area (sq mi)42.35
Population (2020 Census)67,311
Population Density (per sq mi)1,609.3
ZIP Codes66203, 66216, 66217, 66218, 66226, 66227
Area Code913
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST), UTC−6
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT), UTC−5
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code2064500
Congressional District3rd Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Shawnee

Transportation FeatureDetails
Airport NameKansas City International Airport; Johnson County Executive Airport provides regional aviation service.
IATA CodeMCI; OJC
PortNone; Missouri River ports are available in the Kansas City region.
Major HighwaysInterstate 435, Interstate 35, Interstate 70, U.S. Highway 69, and Kansas Highway 7
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak service is available at Kansas City Union Station.
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRideKC provides regional bus service connecting Shawnee with the Kansas City metropolitan area.
  • Interstate 435 forms a major loop around the Kansas City metropolitan area and connects Shawnee with Kansas City, Overland Park, and nearby suburbs.
  • Interstate 35 provides north-south access between Shawnee, downtown Kansas City, and communities toward Wichita.
  • Interstate 70 connects the region with Topeka, Kansas City, and destinations across the Midwest.
  • U.S. Highway 69 provides access through Johnson County and connects Shawnee with southern Kansas City suburbs.
  • Kansas Highway 7 serves as a regional route connecting Shawnee with Bonner Springs, Olathe, and surrounding communities.

Top Places to Visit in Shawnee, Kansas

Landmark NameType
Shawnee Mission ParkPark
Deanna Rose Children's FarmsteadFarm Attraction
Johnson County MuseumMuseum
Ernie Miller Park and Nature CenterNature Center
Shawnee Town 1929Living History Museum
Lake ShawneeLake
Black Hoof ParkPark
Mid-America Sports ComplexSports Facility
Tomahawk Hills Golf CourseGolf Course
Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtMuseum

Driving Distances from Shawnee, Kansas to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Kansas CityMissouri1525 min
Overland ParkKansas1525 min
OlatheKansas1825 min
LenexaKansas1015 min
LawrenceKansas3540 min
TopekaKansas601 hr
LeavenworthKansas3545 min
St. JosephMissouri651 hr 10 min
ManhattanKansas1252 hr
WichitaKansas1903 hr

Colleges and Universities in Shawnee, Kansas

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Johnson County Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeCareer programs and transfer education
MidAmerica Nazarene UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and professional studies
University of KansasPublicUniversityResearch and academic programs
Kansas State University OlathePublicUniversityProfessional and graduate programs

Waterbodies in Shawnee, Kansas

Kansas River, Mill Creek, Turkey Creek, Shawnee Mission Lake, Lake Quivira

Golf Courses in Shawnee, Kansas

Tomahawk Hills Golf Course, Shawnee Golf Course, Lake Quivira Country Club, Falcon Ridge Golf Course

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Shawnee, Kansas

Landmark NameType
Shawnee Mission ParkPark
Shawnee Town 1929Living History Museum
Ernie Miller Park and Nature CenterNature Center
Johnson County MuseumMuseum
Lake ShawneeLake
Black Hoof ParkPark
Mid-America Sports ComplexSports Facility
Tomahawk Hills Golf CourseGolf Course
Deanna Rose Children's FarmsteadFarm Attraction
Kansas RiverNatural Attraction

Waterbodies in Shawnee, Kansas

Kansas River, Mill Creek, Turkey Creek, Shawnee Mission Lake, Lake Quivira

Golf Courses in Shawnee, Kansas

Tomahawk Hills Golf Course, Shawnee Golf Course, Lake Quivira Country Club, Falcon Ridge Golf Course

Shawnee, Kansas — Key Historical Facts

  • Shawnee was named after the Shawnee Native American people who lived in the region before European settlement.
  • The community developed along the Kansas River and became an important transportation area during the 19th century.
  • Shawnee was incorporated as a city in 1857 and grew from a small settlement into a suburban community.
  • The construction of Shawnee Mission Park in the 1960s created one of the largest recreational areas in the Kansas City region.
  • Shawnee expanded rapidly during the late 20th century as part of the growing Kansas City metropolitan area.

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