How far is Shawnee, OK from Vinita, OK?
The driving distance from Shawnee, OK to Vinita, OK is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.2 miles (216 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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 02h 53m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Vinita.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Vinita.
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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
48.2 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 66, US 60: Vinita
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Illinois Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Illinois Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Illinois Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Vinita.
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
48.2 mi · 00h 49m
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 Vinita.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Vinita?
The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Sapulpa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Shawnee and 78.7 miles from Vinita.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.2 miles (216 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.02 one way or $42.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Shawnee and Mostly Cloudy near Vinita.
Stop Ideas Near Sapulpa
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 Sapulpa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Vinita. Straight-line distance: 134.22 mi (216 km).
#1 Shawnee
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 31,555 |
| Coordinates | 35.3272900, -96.9253000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Vinita
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 5,306 |
| Coordinates | 36.6386900, -95.1541300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vinita (-95.15413, 36.63869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 253 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $21.02 | $42.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.64 | $47.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.67 | $51.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.05 | $60.11 |
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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