How far is Shawnee, OK from Claremore, OK?
The driving distance from Shawnee, OK to Claremore, OK is about 121 miles (194.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (161 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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 02h 19m.
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.
City in Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Claremore.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Claremore.
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Start on West Main Street
1417 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Kickapoo Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · North Kickapoo Street
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Turn right onto West Interstate Parkway
138 m · 15 sec · West Interstate Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
865 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
14.2 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 9, US 377: Prague, Seminole
1496 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jim Thorpe Boulevard
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · South 8th Avenue
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Take the exit left
96 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
971 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa
155 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42 mi · 41 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
7.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 266 West: Claremore, Port of Catoosa
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PIKEPASS Only
1506 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
1627 ft · 30 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 66: Claremore, Catoosa
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto OK 66 East: Claremore
49 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto South Lynn Riggs Boulevard
5.5 mi · 9 min · South Lynn Riggs Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Will Rogers Boulevard
7 m · 1 sec · West Will Rogers Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Will Rogers Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Claremore.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shawnee and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Claremore.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Claremore?
The road trip is about 121 miles (194.7 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Bristow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Shawnee and 60.5 miles from Claremore.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100 miles (161 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.17 one way or $32.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shawnee and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Claremore.
Stop Ideas Near Bristow
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 Bristow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Claremore. Straight-line distance: 100.07 mi (161.05 km).
#1 Shawnee
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 31,555 |
| Coordinates | 35.3272900, -96.9253000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Claremore
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 18,927 |
| Coordinates | 36.3126000, -95.6160900 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Claremore (-95.61609, 36.3126)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.17 | $32.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.19 | $36.37 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.75 | $39.50 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.12 | $46.24 |
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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