How far is Shawnee, KS from Stillwater, OK?
The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Stillwater, OK is about 307.3 miles (494.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Township in Butler County, Kansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Stillwater.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Stillwater.
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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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Continue on I 35 South, US 56 West, US 169 South: Wichita
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
37.1 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
226.6 mi · 3 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 412 East: Tulsa
973 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike
14.6 mi · 15 min · Cimarron Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
671 ft · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 177: Stillwater, Ponca City
1065 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left
16.5 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North Boomer Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Boomer Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Stillwater.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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227 mi · 03h 47m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shawnee and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stillwater.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Stillwater?
The road trip is about 307.3 miles (494.6 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Chelsea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.7 miles from Shawnee and 153.7 miles from Stillwater.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 239.3 miles (385.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 68 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 6:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.88 one way or $81.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Shawnee and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stillwater.
Stop Ideas Near Chelsea
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 Chelsea.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Stillwater. Straight-line distance: 239.28 mi (385.08 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 Stillwater
The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.
| Population | 50,306 |
| Coordinates | 36.1156100, -97.0583700 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $3.77 | $40.88 | $81.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.10 | $92.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.45 | $100.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.50 | $114.99 |
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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