How far is Oklahoma City, OK from Pawnee, OK?
The driving distance from Oklahoma City, OK to Pawnee, OK is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Logan and Payne counties in Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma City and Pawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma City and Pawnee.
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Start on North Robinson Avenue
1971 ft · 2 min · North Robinson Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 5th Street
1015 ft · 33 sec · Northwest 5th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast 5th Street
1174 ft · 28 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 235
20 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 235 North, US 77 North
1797 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Centennial Expressway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Centennial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Tulsa
2067 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Will Rogers Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Will Rogers Expressway
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Merge slight right onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
5.1 mi · 6 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi · 4 min · Shannon Miller Parkway
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Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
42.8 mi · 43 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 77: Perry, Covington
1056 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 77 North: Perry
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Cedar Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fir Street
26.8 mi · 32 min · East Fir Street
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Turn right onto 6th Street
13 m · 2 sec · 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oklahoma City and Pawnee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
42.8 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oklahoma City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pawnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma City to Pawnee?
The road trip is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Mulhall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Oklahoma City and 45.7 miles from Pawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 3:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.23 one way or $24.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oklahoma City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Pawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Mulhall
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma City and Pawnee. Straight-line distance: 72.15 mi (116.11 km).
#1 Oklahoma City
The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.
| Population | 655,057 |
| Coordinates | 35.4675600, -97.5164300 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pawnee
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 2,101 |
| Coordinates | 36.3378300, -96.8039200 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pawnee (-96.80392, 36.33783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.23 | $24.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.94 | $29.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.49 | $34.98 |
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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