How far is Choctaw, OK from Shawnee, OK?
The driving distance from Choctaw, OK to Shawnee, OK is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Choctaw and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Choctaw and Shawnee.
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Start on Muzzy Street
1613 ft · 1 min · Muzzy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast 23rd Street
4.4 mi · 6 min · Northeast 23rd Street
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Take the ramp right toward Kickapoo Turnpike Southbound
1330 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Kickapoo Turnpike
7.7 mi · 7 min · Kickapoo Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
1651 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
10.4 mi · 11 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
1796 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on West Farrall Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Farrall Street
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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 Choctaw and Shawnee.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
10.4 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Choctaw and Sunny near Shawnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Choctaw to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McLoud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Choctaw and 15.5 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.17 one way or $8.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Choctaw and Sunny near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near McLoud
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 McLoud.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Choctaw and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 22.64 mi (36.44 km).
#1 Choctaw
Human settlement in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America
| Population | 12,768 |
| Coordinates | 35.4975600, -97.2689200 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.68 | $9.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.96 | $11.91 |
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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