How far is El Reno, OK from Shawnee, OK?

The driving distance from El Reno, OK to Shawnee, OK is about 65.9 miles (106 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.83 mi
01h 07m
Flight
59.68 mi
96.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.68 mi
Kilometers
96.04 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.83 mi
Kilometers
105.95 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Wed, Apr 15, 12:35 PM CDT
Return by in El Reno
Wed, Apr 15, 1:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Reno
2026-04-15T11:28
Arrive Shawnee
Wed, Apr 15, 12:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Reno
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Del City
OK

City in Oklahoma

From El Reno
32.9 mi
00h 33m
To Shawnee
32.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 mph S
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between El Reno and Shawnee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Reno and Shawnee.

  1. 1

    Start on West Sunset Drive

    10 m · 4 sec · West Sunset Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue

    98 m · 9 sec · South Choctaw Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Wade Street

    671 ft · 15 sec · West Wade Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Rock Island Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Southeast 27th Street

    927 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    128 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1062 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1172 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Oklahoma City

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    21.5 mi · 23 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

  14. 14

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

    1796 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on West Farrall Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Farrall Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Kickapoo Street

    2276 ft · 1 min · South Kickapoo Street

  21. 21

    Turn sharp right onto West Main Street

    1417 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between El Reno and Shawnee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
21.5 mi · 33%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 25%
Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi · 18%
US 177 South
6 mi · 9%
Crosstown Expressway
5.76 mi · 9%
South Rock Island Avenue
1.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

21.5 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Del City
00h 33m from El Reno
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Reno and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shawnee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from El Reno to Shawnee?

The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Del City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.9 miles from El Reno and 32.9 miles from Shawnee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.79 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Reno and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Del City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Del City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Del City.

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

7 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

25 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

48 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

48 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Reno and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 59.68 mi (96.04 km).

El Reno

#1 El Reno

City in Oklahoma

Population20,596
Coordinates35.5322700, -97.9550500
Altitude414
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population31,555
Coordinates35.3272900, -96.9253000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Sunset Drive (-97.95505, 35.532291)
End: West Main Street (-96.925301, 35.32739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.79 L · about $8.79
Round trip
$17.57
4.64 gal · 17.58 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.79 $17.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.88 $19.76
Premium $4.63 $10.73 $21.46
Diesel $5.42 $12.56 $25.13

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between El Reno and Shawnee. The current time is 11:28:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.