How far is Stillwater, OK from Shawnee, KS?

The driving distance from Stillwater, OK to Shawnee, KS is about 307.1 miles (494.3 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
307.14 mi
05h 23m
Flight
239.28 mi
385.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.28 mi
Kilometers
385.08 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.14 mi
Kilometers
494.29 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Thu, Aug 6, 12:55 PM CDT
Return by in Stillwater
Thu, Aug 6, 6:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stillwater
2026-08-06T07:32
Arrive Shawnee
Thu, Aug 6, 12:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 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
6:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stillwater
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chelsea
KS

Township in Butler County, Kansas

From Stillwater
153.5 mi
02h 41m
To Shawnee
153.5 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
100°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Aug 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSW
Destination
69°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Aug 6 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Stillwater and Shawnee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stillwater and Shawnee.

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Avenue

    23 m · 6 sec · East 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Boomer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Boomer Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto North Washington Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · North Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Washington Street

    13.2 mi · 15 min · North Washington Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 412 West: Enid

    1422 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    975 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cimarron Turnpike

    14.2 mi · 14 min · Cimarron Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35 North: Wichita

    2266 ft · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

    41.2 mi · 41 min · World War II Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Kansas Turnpike

    126.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min · Kansas Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    95.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  13. 13

    Continue on I 35 North, US 56 East, US 169 North: Des Moines

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 56 East, US 69 North, US 169 North: Shawnee Mission Parkway

    813 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Shawnee Mission Parkway, Shawnee

    32 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Shawnee Mission Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Shawnee Mission Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Nieman Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Nieman Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 49th Terrace

    1507 ft · 1 min · West 49th Terrace

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bond Street

    948 ft · 42 sec · Bond Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bond Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stillwater and Shawnee.

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kansas Turnpike
222 mi · 72%
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
41.2 mi · 13%
North Washington Street
16.7 mi · 5%
Cimarron Turnpike
14.2 mi · 5%
I 35 North
6.68 mi · 2%
Nieman Road
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Kansas Turnpike

Continue on Kansas Turnpike

127 mi · 02h 07m

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.8 mi
239.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chelsea
02h 41m from Stillwater
Leave By
6:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stillwater and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shawnee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Stillwater to Shawnee?

The road trip is about 307.1 miles (494.3 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 153.5 miles from Stillwater and 153.5 miles from Shawnee.

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 67.8 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 $41.05 one way or $82.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stillwater and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Chelsea

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chelsea, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chelsea.

RAIL

Newton

52 mi away
414 North Main St.
RAIL

Hutchinson

103 mi away
North Walnut St & East 3rd Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stillwater and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 239.28 mi (385.08 km).

Stillwater

#1 Stillwater

The most populous city in Payne County, Oklahoma.

Population50,306
Coordinates36.1156100, -97.0583700
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Stillwater (-97.05837, 36.11561)
End: Shawnee (-94.72024, 39.04167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 494 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 40m
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 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.84 gal
41.03 L · about $41.05
Round trip
$82.10
21.68 gal · 82.06 L
Estimated CO2
96.3 kg one way
Round trip: 192.7 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.05 $82.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.17 $92.34
Premium $4.63 $50.14 $100.27
Diesel $5.42 $58.70 $117.40

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 Oklahoma · Aug 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Stillwater and Shawnee. The current time is 07:32:02.

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