How far is Midwest City, OK from Shawnee, OK?
The driving distance from Midwest City, OK to Shawnee, OK is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City and Shawnee.
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Start on the route
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
10 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Felix Place
35 m · 9 sec · Felix Place
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Turn right onto Southeast 15th Street
2410 ft · 54 sec · Southeast 15th Street
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Turn right onto South Midwest Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · South Midwest Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast 29th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast 29th Street
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Turn right onto South Douglas Boulevard
2175 ft · 49 sec · South Douglas Boulevard
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Continue on South Douglas Boulevard
87 m · 5 sec · South Douglas Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
2001 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal
4.9 mi · 5 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 17 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 Midwest City 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
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Midwest City and Sunny near Shawnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midwest City to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 16 miles from Midwest City and 15.7 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 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 $4.24 one way or $8.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Midwest City 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 Midwest City and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 27.86 mi (44.84 km).
#1 Midwest City
The most populous city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 57,407 |
| Coordinates | 35.4495100, -97.3967000 |
| Altitude | 382 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 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 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.06 | $12.13 |
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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