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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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.
City in Oklahoma, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on Oklahoma Avenue
21 m · 9 sec · Oklahoma Avenue
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Turn left onto 9th Street
2671 ft · 1 min · 9th Street
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Continue on Williams Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Williams Avenue
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Continue straight
5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 27 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 km · 49 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi · 10 min · 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right
13.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto South Clarence Nash Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · South Clarence Nash Boulevard
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Continue straight
2547 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
2246 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
15.5 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1174 ft · 35 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
1605 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
38.5 mi · 40 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Crosstown Expressway
5.8 mi · 7 min · Crosstown Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
11.8 mi · 14 min · Tinker Diagonal
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Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
16.2 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
1796 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1376 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on West Farrall Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Farrall Street
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Turn left onto South Kickapoo Street
2276 ft · 1 min · South Kickapoo Street
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Turn sharp right onto West Main Street
1417 ft · 39 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 Woodward and Shawnee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Geary.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodward and Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 157.75 mi (253.87 km).
#1 Woodward
City in Oklahoma
| Population | 11,876 |
| Coordinates | 36.4336500, -99.3903900 |
| Altitude | 582 |
| 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: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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