How far is Purcell, OK from Shawnee, OK?
The driving distance from Purcell, OK to Shawnee, OK is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
Town in Cleveland County, Oklahoma
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Purcell and Shawnee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Purcell and Shawnee.
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Start on West Washington Street
712 ft · 12 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on James C. Nance Memorial Bridge
2.1 mi · 3 min · James C. Nance Memorial Bridge
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Continue on 72nd Avenue Southeast
3.8 mi · 6 min · 72nd Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
3.4 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Classen Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Classen Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
1786 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
1614 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
1119 ft · 27 sec · North Broadway Street
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Continue on South Gordon Cooper Drive
4 mi · 7 min · South Gordon Cooper Drive
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Continue on South Beard Street
2824 ft · 1 min · South Beard Street
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Turn left 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 Purcell 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.
Classen Boulevard
Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Purcell 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 Purcell to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Etowah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Purcell and 26 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Purcell and Mostly Cloudy near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Etowah
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 Etowah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Purcell and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 32.8 mi (52.78 km).
#1 Purcell
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 6,391 |
| Coordinates | 35.0136800, -97.3611400 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.23 | $16.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.64 | $19.28 |
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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