How far is Idabel, OK from Shawnee, OK?
The driving distance from Idabel, OK to Shawnee, OK is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Idabel and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Idabel and Shawnee.
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Start on East Main Street
534 ft · 26 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
116 m · 14 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
113 m · 13 sec · Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn right onto Northwest Texas Avenue
3.1 mi · 4 min · Northwest Texas Avenue
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Continue on Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway
43.6 mi · 50 min · Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway
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Continue on Indian Nation Turnpike
16 mi · 16 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 3, OK 7: Antlers, Atoka
1227 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1457 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street
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Continue straight
29.2 mi · 35 min
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Turn right onto South McClendon Avenue
2904 ft · 58 sec · South McClendon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
134 m · 12 sec
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Continue on East Court Street
1 km · 1 min · East Court Street
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Turn right onto North California Avenue
689 ft · 14 sec · North California Avenue
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Turn left onto West Sandy Creek Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Sandy Creek Road
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Turn right onto Rose Avenue
142 m · 16 sec · Rose Avenue
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Turn left onto West Liberty Road
11.5 mi · 14 min · West Liberty Road
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Turn left onto East Taylor Avenue
625 ft · 14 sec · East Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto South Railroad Street
716 ft · 14 sec · South Railroad Street
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Continue on Veterans Drive
531 ft · 10 sec · Veterans Drive
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Continue on South Stacy Street
958 ft · 21 sec · South Stacy Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Hanover Avenue
1131 ft · 23 sec · West Hanover Avenue
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Turn right onto South Arno Street
1343 ft · 33 sec · South Arno Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Queen Avenue
34.4 mi · 40 min · West Queen Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 3W West, OK 19 West: Shawnee, Pauls Valley
3.4 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 Idabel 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.
Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway
Continue on Wayne Crusoe Memorial Highway
43.6 mi · 00h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Idabel and 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 Idabel to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 188.4 miles (303.2 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Atoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Idabel and 94.4 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155 miles (249.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Idabel and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Atoka
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 Atoka.
Ardmore station
Pauls Valley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Idabel and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 155.01 mi (249.47 km).
#1 Idabel
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 6,876 |
| Coordinates | 33.8956600, -94.8263300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| 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: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $4.01 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $29.70 | $59.40 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $31.64 | $63.28 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $39.13 | $78.26 |
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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