How far is Shawnee, OK from Miami, OK?
The driving distance from Shawnee, OK to Miami, OK is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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
Driving 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 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Oklahoma and the center of the Tulsa metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Miami.
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Start on West Main Street
1417 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Kickapoo Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · North Kickapoo Street
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Turn right onto West Interstate Parkway
138 m · 15 sec · West Interstate Parkway
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Take the ramp left toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
865 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
14.2 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 9, US 377: Prague, Seminole
1496 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
5.7 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard
3.3 mi · 4 min · Jim Thorpe Boulevard
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on South 8th Avenue
4.4 mi · 5 min · South 8th Avenue
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Take the exit left
96 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
971 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa
155 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
42 mi · 41 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Continue on Skelly Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass
14.3 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
72.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 10: Miami
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Cash Only
1063 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East Steve Owens Boulevard
1.4 mi · 4 min · East Steve Owens Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1324 ft · 45 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Miami.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 44 East: Joplin, Claremore
72.1 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Shawnee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Miami?
The road trip is about 181.9 miles (292.8 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Tulsa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.9 miles from Shawnee and 91 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shawnee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Tulsa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
OTC/City Hall Parking Garage
Tulsa City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tulsa.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Miami. Straight-line distance: 156.51 mi (251.88 km).
#1 Shawnee
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 31,555 |
| Coordinates | 35.3272900, -96.9253000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Miami
City in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 12,947 |
| Coordinates | 36.8745100, -94.8774600 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Miami (-94.87746, 36.87451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.31 | $48.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $27.34 | $54.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.69 | $59.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.76 | $69.53 |
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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