How far is Ada, OK from Shawnee, OK?
The driving distance from Ada, OK to Shawnee, OK is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ada and Shawnee.
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Start on East Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
17 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Kickapoo Street
2276 ft · 1 min · South Kickapoo Street
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Turn sharp right onto West Main Street
1417 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ada and Shawnee.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Main Street
Continue straight
17 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Ada and Mostly Cloudy near Shawnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ada to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Asher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Ada and 30 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ada and Mostly Cloudy near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Asher
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Asher.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ada and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 40.67 mi (65.45 km).
#1 Ada
City in and the county seat of Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
| Population | 17,239 |
| Coordinates | 34.7745300, -96.6783400 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shawnee
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 31,555 |
| Coordinates | 35.3272900, -96.9253000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-96.925301, 35.32739)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $3.79 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.23 | $20.47 |
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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