How far is Okmulgee, OK from Shawnee, OK?

The driving distance from Okmulgee, OK to Shawnee, OK is about 80 miles (128.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.01 mi
01h 21m
Flight
58.01 mi
93.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.01 mi
Kilometers
93.36 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.01 mi
Kilometers
128.77 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM CDT
Return by in Okmulgee
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okmulgee
2026-04-22T20:26
Arrive Shawnee
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Okmulgee
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Okemah
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Okmulgee
36 mi
00h 40m
To Shawnee
44 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Okmulgee and Shawnee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Okmulgee and Shawnee.

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Street

    11 m · 5 sec · East 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Wood Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Wood Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway

  4. 4

    Continue on W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on US 62 West, US 75 South: Henryetta

    1226 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West, US 62 West, US 75 South: Oklahoma City

    2970 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    53.4 mi · 53 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 18: Shawnee, Meeker

    1062 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Harrison Street

    3.8 mi · 8 min · North Harrison Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East 10th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Beard Street

    953 ft · 33 sec · North Beard Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    43 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Okmulgee and Shawnee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
53.4 mi · 67%
Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.2 mi · 13%
North Harrison Street
3.78 mi · 5%
South Wood Drive
1.45 mi · 2%
W. R. "Dick" Stubbs Memorial Highway
1.32 mi · 2%
East 10th Street
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

53.4 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okemah
00h 40m from Okmulgee
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Okmulgee and Mostly Cloudy near Shawnee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Okmulgee to Shawnee?

The road trip is about 80 miles (128.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Okemah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Okmulgee and 44 miles from Shawnee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.68 one way or $21.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Okmulgee and Mostly Cloudy near Shawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Okemah

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Okemah, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Okemah.

BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

85 mi away
317 South Detroit St.
RAIL

Purcell

106 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Norman

106 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

109 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okmulgee and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 58.01 mi (93.36 km).

Okmulgee

#1 Okmulgee

City in Oklahoma

Population11,615
Coordinates35.6234400, -95.9605500
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population31,555
Coordinates35.3272900, -96.9253000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: East 6th Street (-95.96055, 35.623427)
End: West Main Street (-96.925301, 35.32739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.69 L · about $10.68
Round trip
$21.36
5.64 gal · 21.38 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.68 $21.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.01 $24.02
Premium $4.63 $13.04 $26.08
Diesel $5.42 $15.27 $30.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oklahoma · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Okmulgee and Shawnee. The current time is 20:26:33.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.