Wilder Junction: A Journey Through History

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from the Central Plains area, head west on US-50 W. Continue for about 15 miles until you reach the junction with I-70 W. Merge onto I-70 W and continue for approximately 30 miles. Take exit 413B toward I-635 N and merge onto I-635 N. After about 10 miles, take exit 3A for I-70 W toward Topeka. Continue for another 4 miles and take exit 411B for Shawnee Mission Pkwy. Drive approximately 5 miles to reach Wilder Junction, located at the intersection of Shawnee Mission Pkwy and 39th St in Shawnee, KS.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Wilder Junction via public transportation, start at the Central Plains bus terminal. Take a Greyhound or local transit bus heading towards Kansas City. After approximately 1 hour, get off at the Shawnee Mission Parkway stop. From there, you can either walk or catch a local bus (check local schedules for routes) to Wilder Junction, which is about a 10-minute walk or a short bus ride from the stop.

• Taxi/Ride-Sharing

  For a more direct route, consider taking a taxi or a ride-sharing service such as Uber or Lyft. Simply input 'Wilder Junction, Shawnee, KS' as your destination. Depending on traffic conditions, the ride from Central Plains should take around 30-45 minutes and will cost approximately $30-50.