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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
317.09 mi
05h 54m
Flight
264.15 mi
425.11 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.15 mi
Kilometers
425.11 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
317.09 mi
Kilometers
510.3 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Okemah
Fri, Sep 18, 1:23 AM CDT
Return by in Shawnee
Fri, Sep 18, 7:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee
2026-09-17T19:29
Arrive Okemah
Fri, Sep 18, 1:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shawnee
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Peoria
OK

Town in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, USA

From Shawnee
158.6 mi
02h 57m
To Okemah
158.4 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Bond Street

    948 ft · 47 sec · Bond Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 49th Terrace

    1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nieman Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Nieman Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Johnson Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Johnson Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 35 South: Wichita

    687 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 69 South

    109.1 mi · 1 hr 59 min · Overland Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    97 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Atkinson Road

    18.7 mi · 24 min · West Atkinson Road

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    47 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    8.3 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    26 m · 1 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    928 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West: Tulsa

    873 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

    1169 ft · 14 sec · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Will Rogers Turnpike

    87.6 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    13.9 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Skelly Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

  22. 22

    Continue on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

    25.1 mi · 24 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward OK 48, OK 66: Bristow, Keystone Lake

    1 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East 1st Avenue

    1120 ft · 36 sec · East 1st Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto South Chestnut Street

    13.8 mi · 17 min · South Chestnut Street

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    96 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto North 16th Street

    1347 ft · 42 sec · North 16th Street

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Broadway Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    137 m · 25 sec · North 4th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Atlanta Street

    20 m · 3 sec · West Atlanta Street

  35. 35

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Will Rogers Turnpike
87.6 mi · 28%
Overland Parkway
54.6 mi · 17%
US 69 South
54.6 mi · 17%
West Atkinson Road
28 mi · 9%
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
25.1 mi · 8%
South Chestnut Street
24.6 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
264.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peoria
02h 57m from Shawnee
Leave By
5:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Shawnee

#1 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Okemah

#2 Okemah

City in Oklahoma

Population3,048
Coordinates35.4325900, -96.3050100
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Shawnee (-94.72024, 39.04167)
End: Okemah (-96.30501, 35.43259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 510 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.19 gal
42.35 L · about $44.46
Round trip
$88.92
22.38 gal · 84.7 L
Estimated CO2
99.4 kg one way
Round trip: 198.9 kg / 438 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Kansas · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Shawnee and Okemah. The current time is 19:29:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.