How far is Ponca City, OK from Shawnee, OK?

The driving distance from Ponca City, OK to Shawnee, OK is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
103.25 mi
01h 58m
Flight
95.75 mi
154.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.75 mi
Kilometers
154.09 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.25 mi
Kilometers
166.16 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM CDT
Return by in Ponca City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ponca City
2026-04-22T22:42
Arrive Shawnee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ponca City
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
Perkins
OK

City in Oklahoma, United States

From Ponca City
51.4 mi
00h 59m
To Shawnee
51.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 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 Ponca City and Shawnee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ponca City and Shawnee.

  1. 1

    Start on West Broadway Avenue

    2825 ft · 2 min · West Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1145 ft · 46 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Grand Avenue

    2581 ft · 1 min · East Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South 14th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South 14th Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    35.1 mi · 41 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Richmond Road

    3269 ft · 56 sec · West Richmond Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Richmond Road

    1925 ft · 33 sec · East Richmond Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    44 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Perkins Road

    13 mi · 19 min · North Perkins Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East 116th Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East 116th Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    92 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Jardot Road

    46.9 mi · 55 min · South Jardot Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on West Farrall Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Farrall Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Kickapoo Street

    2276 ft · 1 min · South Kickapoo Street

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto West Main Street

    1417 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Jardot Road
47.2 mi · 46%
South 14th Street
36.7 mi · 36%
North Perkins Road
13 mi · 13%
North Main Street
1.16 mi · 1%
East 116th Street
0.91 mi · 1%
West Farrall Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Jardot Road

Continue on South Jardot Road

46.9 mi · 00h 55m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
95.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Perkins
00h 59m from Ponca City
Leave By
2:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Ponca City 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 Ponca City to Shawnee?

The road trip is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Perkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Ponca City and 51.8 miles from Shawnee.

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

The direct path is about 95.8 miles (154.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 2:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.78 one way or $27.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Perkins

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Perkins, 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 Perkins.

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

37 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

71 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.
RAIL

Norman

92 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
BUS

Tulsa, Oklahoma

96 mi away
317 South Detroit St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ponca City and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 95.75 mi (154.09 km).

Ponca City

#1 Ponca City

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population23,660
Coordinates36.7069800, -97.0855900
Altitude308
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population31,555
Coordinates35.3272900, -96.9253000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: West Broadway Avenue (-97.085597, 36.706881)
End: West Main Street (-96.925301, 35.32739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.79 L · about $13.78
Round trip
$27.57
7.28 gal · 27.58 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.78 $27.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.50 $31.01
Premium $4.63 $16.84 $33.67
Diesel $5.42 $19.71 $39.42

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 Ponca City and Shawnee. The current time is 22:42:55.

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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.