How far is Tahlequah, OK from Shawnee, OK?
The driving distance from Tahlequah, OK to Shawnee, OK is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tahlequah and Shawnee.
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Start on North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
5.7 mi · 10 min · North Muskogee Avenue;ᎫᏐ ᎦᎳᏅᏛ
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Continue straight
717 ft · 11 sec
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4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Continue straight
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 South, OK 351 East: Fort Smith
1142 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Muskogee Turnpike
3 mi · 3 min · Muskogee Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 165 West: Peak Boulevard
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit left
2081 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto South 32nd Street
19.1 mi · 21 min · South 32nd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
22.7 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Continue on Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
53.8 mi · 54 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward OK 18: Shawnee, Meeker
1062 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto North Harrison Street
3.8 mi · 8 min · North Harrison Street
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Turn right onto East 10th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East 10th Street
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Turn left onto North Beard Street
953 ft · 31 sec · North Beard Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
43 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tahlequah and Shawnee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
53.8 mi · 00h 54m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Tahlequah and Sunny near Shawnee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tahlequah to Shawnee?
The road trip is about 137.1 miles (220.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Hoffman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Tahlequah and 68.9 miles from Shawnee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.1 miles (188.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tahlequah and Sunny near Shawnee.
Stop Ideas Near Hoffman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tahlequah and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 117.09 mi (188.44 km).
#1 Tahlequah
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 16,998 |
| Coordinates | 35.9153700, -94.9699600 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shawnee
City in Oklahoma, United States
| Population | 31,555 |
| Coordinates | 35.3272900, -96.9253000 |
| Altitude | 323 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-96.925301, 35.32739)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $3.79 | $18.33 | $36.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.61 | $41.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.38 | $44.77 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.21 | $52.42 |
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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