How far is Woodward, OK from Shawnee, OK?

The driving distance from Woodward, OK to Shawnee, OK is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
177.3 mi
02h 51m
Flight
157.75 mi
253.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.75 mi
Kilometers
253.87 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.3 mi
Kilometers
285.34 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shawnee
Thu, Apr 16, 12:36 AM CDT
Return by in Woodward
Thu, Apr 16, 3:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodward
2026-04-15T21:44
Arrive Shawnee
Thu, Apr 16, 12:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodward
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
Geary
OK

City in Oklahoma, United States of America

From Woodward
88.5 mi
01h 25m
To Shawnee
88.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph W
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oklahoma Avenue

    21 m · 9 sec · Oklahoma Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    2671 ft · 1 min · 9th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Williams Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Williams Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    23.7 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 km · 49 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Clarence Nash Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2547 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2246 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1174 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City

    1605 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    38.5 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Crosstown Expressway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal

    11.8 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal

  24. 24

    Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

    16.2 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

    1213 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

    1796 ft · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight right

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on West Farrall Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Farrall Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Kickapoo Street

    2276 ft · 1 min · South Kickapoo Street

  31. 31

    Turn sharp right onto West Main Street

    1417 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 22%
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highwa
37.7 mi · 21%
Williams Avenue
32.9 mi · 19%
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
25.2 mi · 14%
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 9%
Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

38.5 mi · 00h 40m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
157.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Geary
01h 25m from Woodward
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodward and Chance 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 Woodward to Shawnee?

The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Geary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Woodward and 88.7 miles from Shawnee.

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

The direct path is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.71 one way or $47.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodward and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Geary

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

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

RAIL

Santa Fe Depot

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

Guthrie, OK

85 mi away
409 West Oklahoma Ave.
RAIL

Norman

92 mi away
200 South Jones Avenue
RAIL

Purcell

111 mi away
East Main St and North Santa Fe Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodward and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 157.75 mi (253.87 km).

Woodward

#1 Woodward

City in Oklahoma

Population11,876
Coordinates36.4336500, -99.3903900
Altitude582
CountryUnited States
Shawnee

#2 Shawnee

City in Oklahoma, United States

Population31,555
Coordinates35.3272900, -96.9253000
Altitude323
CountryUnited States
Start: Oklahoma Avenue (-99.390391, 36.433616)
End: West Main Street (-96.925301, 35.32739)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.68 L · about $23.71
Round trip
$47.41
12.52 gal · 47.36 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.71 $47.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.66 $53.32
Premium $4.63 $28.95 $57.91
Diesel $5.42 $33.90 $67.80

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 Woodward and Shawnee. The current time is 21:44:32.

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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.