How far is Shawnee, KS from Okemah, OK?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Okemah, OK is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264.1 miles (425.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Ottawa County, Oklahoma, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Okemah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Okemah.
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Start on Bond Street
948 ft · 47 sec · Bond Street
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Turn left onto West 49th Terrace
1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nieman Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Nieman Road
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Turn left onto Johnson Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · Johnson Drive
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Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Wichita
687 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South
109.1 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Overland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
97 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road
18.7 mi · 24 min · West Atkinson Road
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
47 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
8.3 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
26 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
928 ft · 12 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Tulsa
873 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
1169 ft · 14 sec · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Will Rogers Turnpike
87.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Will Rogers Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass
13.9 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
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Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
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Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
25.1 mi · 24 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake
1 km · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto East 1st Avenue
1120 ft · 36 sec · East 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto South Chestnut Street
13.8 mi · 17 min · South Chestnut Street
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Continue straight
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
96 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto North 16th Street
1347 ft · 42 sec · North 16th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
137 m · 25 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Atlanta Street
20 m · 3 sec · West Atlanta Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Atlanta Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Okemah.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Overland Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South
109 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Shawnee and Mostly Clear near Okemah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Okemah?
The road trip is about 317.1 miles (510.3 km) and usually takes 05h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Peoria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.6 miles from Shawnee and 158.4 miles from Okemah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264.1 miles (425.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.46 one way or $88.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shawnee and Mostly Clear near Okemah.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Okemah. Straight-line distance: 264.15 mi (425.11 km).
#1 Shawnee
The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.
| Population | 66,298 |
| Coordinates | 39.0416700, -94.7202400 |
| Altitude | 325 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Okemah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 3,048 |
| Coordinates | 35.4325900, -96.3050100 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Okemah (-96.30501, 35.43259)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $3.97 | $44.46 | $88.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.33 | $48.41 | $96.82 |
| Premium | $4.69 | $52.49 | $104.98 |
| Diesel | $5.97 | $66.78 | $133.56 |
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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