How far is Shawnee, OK from Clinton, OK?

The driving distance from Shawnee, OK to Clinton, OK is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
122.27 mi
02h 16m
Flight
115.71 mi
186.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.71 mi
Kilometers
186.21 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.27 mi
Kilometers
196.77 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 PM CDT
Return by in Shawnee
Wed, Apr 15, 4:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee
2026-04-15T12:10
Arrive Clinton
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shawnee
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
El Reno
OK

City in Oklahoma

From Shawnee
61 mi
01h 08m
To Clinton
61.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph S
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.9 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

  10. 10

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.5 mi · 11 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business West: Clinton

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue on West Gary Boulevard

    1805 ft · 45 sec · West Gary Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    21 m · 2 sec · North 6th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
75.4 mi · 62%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
15.9 mi · 13%
Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi · 10%
West Farrall Street
6.19 mi · 5%
Crosstown Expressway
5.57 mi · 5%
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

64.9 mi · 01h 08m

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
115.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
El Reno
01h 08m from Shawnee
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shawnee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

El Reno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Shawnee and 61.3 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.32 one way or $32.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shawnee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near El Reno

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

58 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Guthrie, OK

61 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Purcell

79 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 115.71 mi (186.21 km).

Shawnee

#1 Shawnee

City in Oklahoma, United States

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

#2 Clinton

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population8,951
Coordinates35.5156100, -98.9673100
Altitude477
CountryUnited States
Start: Shawnee (-96.9253, 35.32729)
End: Clinton (-98.96731, 35.51561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.33 L · about $16.32
Round trip
$32.64
8.62 gal · 32.66 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.32 $32.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.36 $36.71
Premium $4.63 $19.93 $39.87
Diesel $5.42 $23.34 $46.68

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Shawnee and Clinton. The current time is 12:10:13.

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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.