How far is Shawnee, OK from Cushing, OK?

The driving distance from Shawnee, OK to Cushing, OK is about 63 miles (101.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
63.01 mi
01h 17m
Flight
46.31 mi
74.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.31 mi
Kilometers
74.53 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.01 mi
Kilometers
101.4 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cushing
Thu, Apr 23, 8:02 AM CDT
Return by in Shawnee
Thu, Apr 23, 9:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee
2026-04-23T06:44
Arrive Cushing
Thu, Apr 23, 8:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Warwick
OK

Town in Oklahoma, United States

From Shawnee
31.5 mi
00h 38m
To Cushing
31.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.3 mi · 46 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    8 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    8.1 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

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

    4.2 mi · 5 min · East 116th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Farrall Street
40.5 mi · 64%
East 116th Street
4.22 mi · 7%
West Main Street
1.79 mi · 3%
South Beard Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Farrall Street

Merge slight left

39.3 mi · 00h 46m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warwick
00h 38m from Shawnee
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shawnee and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cushing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63 miles (101.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Warwick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Shawnee and 31.5 miles from Cushing.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shawnee and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cushing.

Stop Ideas Near Warwick

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

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

RAIL

Guthrie, OK

44 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Norman

65 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Cushing. Straight-line distance: 46.31 mi (74.53 km).

Shawnee

#1 Shawnee

City in Oklahoma, United States

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

#2 Cushing

Town in Oklahoma

Population7,582
Coordinates35.9850600, -96.7669700
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Shawnee (-96.9253, 35.32729)
End: Cushing (-96.76697, 35.98506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.22 gal
8.42 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.81
4.44 gal · 16.84 L
Estimated CO2
19.7 kg one way
Round trip: 39.5 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.41 $16.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.45 $18.91
Premium $4.63 $10.27 $20.54
Diesel $5.42 $12.02 $24.04

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 Shawnee and Cushing. The current time is 06:44:18.

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.