How far is Shawnee, OK from El Reno, OK?
The driving distance from Shawnee, OK to El Reno, OK is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and El Reno.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and El Reno.
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Start on West Main Street
43 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Beard Street
2053 ft · 1 min · South Beard Street
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Turn right onto West Farrall Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Farrall Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2130 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith
1467 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
15.9 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
21.1 mi · 23 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 Business West, US 81: El Reno, Chickasha
1836 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right
1792 ft · 23 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeast 27th Street
84 m · 4 sec · Southeast 27th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeast 27th Street
946 ft · 18 sec · Southeast 27th Street
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Continue on South Rock Island Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Rock Island Avenue
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Turn left onto East Wade Street
671 ft · 15 sec · East Wade Street
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Turn right onto South Choctaw Avenue
98 m · 13 sec · South Choctaw Avenue
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Turn left onto West Sunset Drive
10 m · 1 sec · West Sunset Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Sunset Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and El Reno.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
21.1 mi · 00h 23m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Reno.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to El Reno?
The road trip is about 65.4 miles (105.3 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Del City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Shawnee and 32.7 miles from El Reno.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 $10.76 one way or $21.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 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 El Reno.
Stop Ideas Near Del City
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 Del City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and El Reno. Straight-line distance: 59.68 mi (96.04 km).
#1 Shawnee
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 31,555 |
| Coordinates | 35.3272900, -96.9253000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 El Reno
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 20,596 |
| Coordinates | 35.5322700, -97.9550500 |
| Altitude | 414 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Reno (-97.95505, 35.53227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $10.76 | $21.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.10 | $24.19 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.14 | $26.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.38 | $30.76 |
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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