How far is Shawnee, OK from Norman, OK?
The driving distance from Shawnee, OK to Norman, OK is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
Human settlement in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Norman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Norman.
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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
4 mi · 7 min · South Gordon Cooper Drive
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Continue on North Broadway Street
1121 ft · 32 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn right onto West Walnut Street
25.3 mi · 33 min · West Walnut Street
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Continue on OK 9
3.8 mi · 5 min · OK 9
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Take the exit slight right
1584 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
92 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Classen Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · South Classen Boulevard
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Continue on Classen Boulevard
1.9 mi · 4 min · Classen Boulevard
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Continue on South Porter Avenue
1397 ft · 47 sec · South Porter Avenue
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Turn left onto East Comanche Street
141 m · 24 sec · East Comanche Street
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Turn right onto South Crawford Avenue
117 m · 17 sec · South Crawford Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
108 m · 12 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 Norman.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Walnut Street
Turn right onto West Walnut Street
25.3 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Shawnee and Mostly Sunny near Norman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Norman?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Pink is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Shawnee and 30.4 miles from Norman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.55 one way or $13.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shawnee and Mostly Sunny near Norman.
Stop Ideas Near Pink
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 Pink.
Norman
Purcell
Santa Fe Depot
Pauls Valley
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Norman. Straight-line distance: 29.89 mi (48.11 km).
#1 Shawnee
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 31,555 |
| Coordinates | 35.3272900, -96.9253000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Norman
The second most populous city in Oklahoma.
| Population | 125,762 |
| Coordinates | 35.2225700, -97.4394800 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.37 | $14.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
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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