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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.98 mi
00h 53m
Flight
29.89 mi
48.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.89 mi
Kilometers
48.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.98 mi
Kilometers
78.82 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norman
Mon, May 4, 10:46 AM CDT
Return by in Shawnee
Mon, May 4, 11:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee
2026-05-04T09:52
Arrive Norman
Mon, May 4, 10:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pink
OK

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

From Shawnee
18.6 mi
00h 26m
To Norman
30.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 21 mph SSW
Destination
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    43 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Beard Street

    2824 ft · 1 min · South Beard Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Gordon Cooper Drive

    4 mi · 7 min · South Gordon Cooper Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on North Broadway Street

    1121 ft · 32 sec · North Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    25.3 mi · 33 min · West Walnut Street

  6. 6

    Continue on OK 9

    3.8 mi · 5 min · OK 9

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1584 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    92 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Classen Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Classen Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Classen Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Classen Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on South Porter Avenue

    1397 ft · 47 sec · South Porter Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Comanche Street

    141 m · 24 sec · East Comanche Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Crawford Avenue

    117 m · 17 sec · South Crawford Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    108 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Walnut Street
25.3 mi · 52%
OK 9
4.12 mi · 8%
South Gordon Cooper Drive
4.01 mi · 8%
Classen Boulevard
1.88 mi · 4%
South Classen Boulevard
0.66 mi · 1%
South Beard Street
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pink
00h 26m from Shawnee
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Norman

30 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

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

Santa Fe Depot

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

Pauls Valley

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Norman. Straight-line distance: 29.89 mi (48.11 km).

Shawnee

#1 Shawnee

City in Oklahoma, United States

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

#2 Norman

The second most populous city in Oklahoma.

Population125,762
Coordinates35.2225700, -97.4394800
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-96.925301, 35.32739)
End: East Main Street (-97.439476, 35.222564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.54 L · about $6.55
Round trip
$13.10
3.46 gal · 13.08 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Oklahoma · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Shawnee and Norman. The current time is 09:52:37.

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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.