How far is Shawnee, OK from Choctaw, OK?

The driving distance from Shawnee, OK to Choctaw, OK is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.34 mi
00h 37m
Flight
22.64 mi
36.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.64 mi
Kilometers
36.44 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.34 mi
Kilometers
48.82 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Choctaw
Sat, Apr 11, 8:56 AM CDT
Return by in Shawnee
Sat, Apr 11, 9:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee
2026-04-11T08:18
Arrive Choctaw
Sat, Apr 11, 8:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shawnee
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
McLoud
OK

City in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America

From Shawnee
15.2 mi
00h 18m
To Choctaw
15.2 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    43 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Beard Street

    2053 ft · 1 min · South Beard Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Farrall Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Farrall Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2130 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith

    1467 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Edmond

    3159 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kickapoo Turnpike

    7.2 mi · 7 min · Kickapoo Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Harrah, Choctaw

    1673 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northeast 23rd Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Northeast 23rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Muzzy Street

    1613 ft · 1 min · Muzzy Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Muzzy Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
9.92 mi · 33%
Kickapoo Turnpike
7.21 mi · 24%
West Farrall Street
6.19 mi · 20%
Northeast 23rd Street
4.41 mi · 15%
OK 3 West
0.69 mi · 2%
Edmond
0.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

9.92 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLoud
00h 18m from Shawnee
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shawnee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Choctaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 15.2 miles from Shawnee and 15.2 miles from Choctaw.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shawnee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Choctaw.

Stop Ideas Near McLoud

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

40 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Guthrie, OK

58 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Choctaw. Straight-line distance: 22.64 mi (36.44 km).

Shawnee

#1 Shawnee

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population31,555
Coordinates35.3272900, -96.9253000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Choctaw

#2 Choctaw

Human settlement in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Population12,768
Coordinates35.4975600, -97.2689200
Altitude350
CountryUnited States
Start: Shawnee (-96.9253, 35.32729)
End: Choctaw (-97.26892, 35.49756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.09
Round trip
$8.18
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.09 $8.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.60 $9.20
Premium $4.63 $5.00 $9.99
Diesel $5.42 $5.85 $11.70

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Shawnee and Choctaw. The current time is 08:18:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.