How far is Sulphur, OK from Shawnee, OK?

The driving distance from Sulphur, OK to Shawnee, OK is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.86 mi
01h 03m
Flight
56.67 mi
91.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.67 mi
Kilometers
91.2 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.86 mi
Kilometers
94.73 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM CDT
Return by in Sulphur
Thu, Apr 16, 3:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulphur
2026-04-16T01:04
Arrive Shawnee
Thu, Apr 16, 2:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sulphur
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Asher
OK

Town in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States

From Sulphur
29.4 mi
00h 31m
To Shawnee
29.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Vinita Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · West Vinita Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    29.2 mi · 36 min · West 1st Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Kickapoo Street

    2276 ft · 1 min · South Kickapoo Street

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto West Main Street

    1417 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 1st Street
54.8 mi · 93%
South Kickapoo Street
0.43 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.27 mi
West Vinita Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

West 1st Street

Turn right onto West 1st Street

29.2 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Asher
00h 31m from Sulphur
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sulphur and Sunny near Shawnee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Asher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Sulphur and 29.5 miles from Shawnee.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sulphur and Sunny near Shawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Asher

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Asher, 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 Asher.

RAIL

Purcell

39 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.
RAIL

Pauls Valley

39 mi away
East Paul Ave. and South Santa Fe St.
RAIL

Norman

54 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

75 mi away
100 South E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 56.67 mi (91.2 km).

Sulphur

#1 Sulphur

City in Oklahoma

Population4,990
Coordinates34.5078700, -96.9683500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population31,555
Coordinates35.3272900, -96.9253000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: (-96.968303, 34.507865)
End: West Main Street (-96.925301, 35.32739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.86 L · about $7.88
Round trip
$15.75
4.16 gal · 15.72 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.88 $15.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.86 $17.72
Premium $4.63 $9.62 $19.24
Diesel $5.42 $11.26 $22.53

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sulphur and Shawnee. The current time is 01:04:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.