How far is McAlester, OK from Shawnee, OK?
The driving distance from McAlester, OK to Shawnee, OK is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
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.
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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 · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Carl Albert Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · East Carl Albert Parkway
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Continue on Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper David ‘Rocky’ Eales Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward Indian Nation Turnpike Northbound
1686 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
34.6 mi · 33 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City
1269 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
60 m · 2 sec · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
53.8 mi · 54 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 18: Shawnee, Meeker
1062 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto North Harrison Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · North Harrison Street
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 10th Street
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Turn left onto North Beard Street
953 ft · 33 sec · North Beard Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
43 m · 4 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 McAlester and Shawnee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
53.8 mi · 00h 54m
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.
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 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Clearview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from McAlester and 37.3 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.55 one way or $23.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around McAlester and Sunny near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Clearview
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 Clearview.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McAlester and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 70.74 mi (113.85 km).
#1 McAlester
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 17,788 |
| Coordinates | 34.9334300, -95.7697100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.55 | $23.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.99 | $25.98 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.11 | $28.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.52 | $33.03 |
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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