How far is Shawnee, OK from Pauls Valley, OK?
The driving distance from Shawnee, OK to Pauls Valley, OK is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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 01h 08m.
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.
Town in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Pauls Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Pauls Valley.
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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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Turn right
11.1 mi · 13 min
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Turn slight right onto Pauls Valley
32 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto West Smith Street
10.7 mi · 13 min · West Smith Street
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Continue straight
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Grant Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Pauls Valley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Gordon Cooper Drive
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16.2 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shawnee and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pauls Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Pauls Valley?
The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Asher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Shawnee and 26.9 miles from Pauls Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Shawnee and Showers And Thunderstorms near Pauls Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Asher
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Pauls Valley. Straight-line distance: 43.91 mi (70.67 km).
#1 Shawnee
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 31,555 |
| Coordinates | 35.3272900, -96.9253000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pauls Valley
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 6,100 |
| Coordinates | 34.7400800, -97.2222500 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pauls Valley (-97.22225, 34.74008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $8.49 | $16.97 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| Diesel | $5.88 | $11.18 | $22.36 |
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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