How far is Shawnee, OK from Duncan, OK?

The driving distance from Shawnee, OK to Duncan, OK is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.28 mi
02h 13m
Flight
81.68 mi
131.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.68 mi
Kilometers
131.45 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.28 mi
Kilometers
182.31 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Duncan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM CDT
Return by in Shawnee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Duncan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Bridge Creek
OK

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

From Shawnee
56.7 mi
01h 06m
To Duncan
56.6 mi
01h 06m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    13.2 mi · 15 min · Southeast Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Southwest Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton

    2904 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway

    7.6 mi · 8 min · Will Rogers Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

    26.6 mi · 25 min · Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 81, US 277: Duncan, Chickasha

    1658 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US 81 South, US 277 South: Duncan

    11.8 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    22.9 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2867 ft · 52 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    627 ft · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2909 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1659 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3031 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    47 m · 7 sec · North 9th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 81 South
37.2 mi · 33%
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
26.6 mi · 24%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
15.9 mi · 14%
Southeast Expressway
13.2 mi · 12%
Will Rogers Expressway
7.56 mi · 7%
West Farrall Street
6.19 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike

26.6 mi · 00h 25m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
81.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bridge Creek
01h 06m from Shawnee
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Bridge Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.7 miles from Shawnee and 56.6 miles from Duncan.

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

The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.15 one way or $30.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 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 near Duncan.

Stop Ideas Near Bridge Creek

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

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

RAIL

Norman

27 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Purcell

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

Pauls Valley

72 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Duncan. Straight-line distance: 81.68 mi (131.45 km).

Shawnee

#1 Shawnee

City in Oklahoma, United States

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

#2 Duncan

City in Oklahoma

Population22,259
Coordinates34.5023000, -97.9578100
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Shawnee (-96.9253, 35.32729)
End: Duncan (-97.95781, 34.5023)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4 gal
15.13 L · about $15.15
Round trip
$30.30
8 gal · 30.26 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 71.1 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.15 $30.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.04 $34.07
Premium $4.63 $18.50 $37.00
Diesel $5.42 $21.66 $43.32

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 Duncan. The current time is 03:10:57.

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.