How far is McAlester, OK from Shawnee, KS?
The driving distance from McAlester, OK to Shawnee, KS is about 322.1 miles (518.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Oklahoma, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McAlester and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McAlester and Shawnee.
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Start on North Main Street
5 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Carl Albert Parkway
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Carl Albert Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 69 North: McAlester
878 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto South George Nigh Expressway
62.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · South George Nigh Expressway
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Continue on North 32nd Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · North 32nd Street
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Continue on Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
10.9 mi · 14 min · Specialist Joshua M. "Bubba" Seals Memorial Bridge
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Continue on North Blake Drive
44 mi · 56 min · North Blake Drive
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Take the exit right toward I 44: Joplin, Tulsa
123 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right
596 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East: Joplin
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Turnpike
46.8 mi · 47 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
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Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
649 ft · 8 sec · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 166 West, US 400 West: Baxter Springs
1237 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left
1763 ft · 24 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.3 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
49 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.3 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
18.8 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto Parkview Drive
57.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Parkview Drive
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Continue straight
53.9 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway
813 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway
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Turn right onto Nieman Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Nieman Road
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Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace
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Turn right onto Bond Street
948 ft · 42 sec · Bond Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between McAlester and Shawnee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
South George Nigh Expressway
Merge slight left onto South George Nigh Expressway
62.3 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving McAlester and Sunny near Shawnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McAlester to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 322.1 miles (518.4 km) and usually takes 06h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Quapaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.2 miles from McAlester and 160.9 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 289.7 miles (466.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.06 one way or $86.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McAlester and Sunny near Shawnee.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McAlester and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 289.7 mi (466.22 km).
#1 McAlester
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 17,788 |
| Coordinates | 34.9334300, -95.7697100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shawnee
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 66,298 |
| Coordinates | 39.0416700, -94.7202400 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shawnee (-94.72024, 39.04167)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 518 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
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 | $43.06 | $86.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $48.42 | $96.85 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $52.59 | $105.17 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $61.57 | $123.14 |
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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