How far is Shawnee, OK from Idabel, OK?
The driving distance from Shawnee, OK to Idabel, OK is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155 miles (249.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Idabel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Idabel.
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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
2824 ft · 1 min · South Beard Street
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Continue on South Gordon Cooper Drive
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Gordon Cooper Drive
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Take the ramp left
1004 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1197 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
16.2 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 1 West, OK 3 East: Roff, Coalgate
1949 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
32.3 mi · 38 min · J. A. Richardson Loop
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Arno Street
1343 ft · 31 sec · North Arno Street
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Turn left onto West Hanover Avenue
1131 ft · 22 sec · West Hanover Avenue
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Turn right onto South Stacy Street
958 ft · 18 sec · South Stacy Street
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Continue on Veterans Drive
531 ft · 10 sec · Veterans Drive
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Continue on South Railroad Street
716 ft · 19 sec · South Railroad Street
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Turn left onto East Taylor Avenue
625 ft · 15 sec · East Taylor Avenue
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Turn right onto South Broadway Street
11.5 mi · 14 min · South Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Rose Avenue
142 m · 14 sec · Rose Avenue
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Turn left onto West Sandy Creek Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Sandy Creek Road
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Turn right onto North California Avenue
689 ft · 18 sec · North California Avenue
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Turn left onto West Court Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Court Street
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Turn right onto South McClendon Avenue
2904 ft · 60 sec · South McClendon Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 13th Street
106 m · 6 sec · 13th Street
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Continue on Vonder Pleasant Drive
29.1 mi · 35 min · Vonder Pleasant Drive
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Take the ramp left
1144 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
16 mi · 16 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
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Continue on Jake Pulliam Bypass
30.1 mi · 35 min · Jake Pulliam Bypass
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 20 min
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Turn left onto Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
113 m · 15 sec · Northwest Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn right onto North Central Avenue
116 m · 12 sec · North Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
534 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street
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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 Idabel.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
J. A. Richardson Loop
Merge slight left onto J. A. Richardson Loop
32.3 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shawnee and Sunny near Idabel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Idabel?
The road trip is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Atoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.1 miles from Shawnee and 93.2 miles from Idabel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155 miles (249.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.38 one way or $52.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Shawnee and Sunny near Idabel.
Stop Ideas Near Atoka
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 Atoka.
Ardmore station
Pauls Valley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Idabel. Straight-line distance: 155.01 mi (249.47 km).
#1 Shawnee
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 31,555 |
| Coordinates | 35.3272900, -96.9253000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Idabel
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 6,876 |
| Coordinates | 33.8956600, -94.8263300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Idabel (-94.82633, 33.89566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $4.01 | $26.38 | $52.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $29.39 | $58.77 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $31.31 | $62.62 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $38.72 | $77.43 |
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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