How far is Shawnee, OK from Okmulgee, OK?
The driving distance from Shawnee, OK to Okmulgee, OK is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Okmulgee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Okmulgee.
-
1
Start on West Main Street
1417 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street
-
2
Turn right onto North Kickapoo Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · North Kickapoo Street
-
3
Turn right onto West Interstate Parkway
138 m · 15 sec · West Interstate Parkway
-
4
Take the ramp left toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
865 ft · 22 sec
-
5
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
54.8 mi · 55 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East, US 75 North, I 40 Business West: Henryetta, Okmulgee
1289 ft · 32 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Indian Nation Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · Indian Nation Turnpike
-
8
Continue on Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
10.2 mi · 12 min · Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway
-
9
Continue on South Wood Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Wood Drive
-
10
Turn left onto East 6th Street
25 m · 4 sec · East 6th Street
-
11
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Okmulgee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
54.8 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Shawnee and Mostly Cloudy near Okmulgee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Okmulgee?
The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Okemah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Shawnee and 36.5 miles from Okmulgee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Shawnee and Mostly Cloudy near Okmulgee.
Stop Ideas Near Okemah
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 Okemah.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Purcell
Norman
Santa Fe Depot
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Okmulgee. Straight-line distance: 58.01 mi (93.36 km).
#1 Shawnee
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 31,555 |
| Coordinates | 35.3272900, -96.9253000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Okmulgee
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 11,615 |
| Coordinates | 35.6234400, -95.9605500 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Okmulgee (-95.96055, 35.62344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $9.73 | $19.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $10.95 | $21.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $11.89 | $23.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $13.92 | $27.83 |
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 · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.