Trip from Claremore, OK to Shawnee, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

122 mi

196 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 10m ★

6 AM

2h 19m

8 AM

2h 38m

10 AM

2h 26m

12 PM

2h 24m

3 PM

2h 27m

5 PM

2h 37m

8 PM

2h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Claremore, OK

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Shawnee, OK

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Trip Overview

Connecting Claremore to Shawnee, this 122-mile trek through the Oklahoma Great Plains takes approximately 2 hours and 19 minutes behind the wheel. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $19 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your itinerary. The path utilizes a combination of the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, the Veterans Memorial Highway, and the Skelly Bypass to navigate between these two points. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this straightforward drive offers a practical way to traverse this section of the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

61 miles from Claremore, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike	42.3 mi	41m
Veterans Memorial Highway	18.7 mi	21m
Skelly Bypass	15 mi	18m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway	13.2 mi	13m
Will Rogers Turnpike	12.3 mi	12m
I 44	5.1 mi	6m
North Harrison Street	3.8 mi	8m
South 8th Avenue	3.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 42.3 mi, about 41m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Claremore, OK and Shawnee, OK.

Start on OK 88

0.1 mi · 27 sec · West Will Rogers Boulevard

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto South Cherokee Avenue

355 ft · 17 sec · South Cherokee Avenue

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn left onto OK 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Patti Page Boulevard

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on OK 20

0.6 mi · 59 sec · East Will Rogers Boulevard

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 44 West: Tulsa

Merge onto I 44

12 mi · 12 min · Will Rogers Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44

5.1 mi · 6 min · I 44

Exit 34 Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66

14 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass

Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66

1.1 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 44

42 mi · 41 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 179 Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright Use the right lane.

Turn right onto OK 99; US 377

1.1 mi · 1 min · North 8th Avenue

Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto OK 99; US 377

3.3 mi · 3 min · South 8th Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on OK 99; US 377

13 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on OK 99; US 377

3.3 mi · 3 min · North Jim Thorpe Boulevard

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Continue on OK 99; US 377

5.6 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 40

13 mi · 13 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 186 Toward OK 18: Shawnee, Meeker Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto OK 18

3.8 mi · 8 min · North Harrison Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto East 10th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 10th Street

Turn left onto US 270 Business

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North Beard Street

Turn right onto West Main Street

139 ft · 3 sec · West Main Street

Arrive at destination

West Main Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to depart whenever it suits your plans. With no mandatory stops required to reach your destination in under two and a half hours, you can easily complete the journey in one go without needing to plan for lengthy breaks. Keep in mind that your fuel budget is estimated at $19, so topping off your tank before you leave Claremore is a smart way to ensure a stress-free departure. If you prefer to avoid potential traffic, consider timing your transit to bypass busier hours on the Skelly Bypass. Because the route is direct, your best strategy is to maintain a steady pace once you hit the 42.3-mile stretch on the turnpike.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 61 miles from Claremore, OK, or about 1h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 27 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61 miles or 1h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shawnee, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Claremore, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Claremore, OK

This is one driving day of about 122 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Claremore, OK.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike for about 42.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Drumright, OK

61 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Jenks, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristow, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61 miles from Claremore, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bristow, OK

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Bristow, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18668167584

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Tulsa, Oklahoma

+18332172197

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 14.2 and 117.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

14.2 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 44

Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tulsa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 34 Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: Tuls...

19.4 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 44 West, OK 66 West: Sapulpa, Oklahoma...

76.7 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 179 Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, Drumright

103.6 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City

117.1 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Take the exit toward OK 18: Shawnee, Meeker

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 186 Toward OK 18: Shawnee, Meeker

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.07 one way

$38.15 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$20.94	$41.88
premium	$4.89	$23.48	$46.96
diesel	$5.61	$26.94	$53.87

Estimated Tolls: $2.73

Turner Turnpike (42.3 mi) $2.12

Will Rogers Turnpike (12.3 mi) $0.61

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.6	$12.81	$5.86
Efficient EV	30.5	$10.67	$4.88
EV Truck/SUV	48.8	$17.08	$7.81

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Claremore, OK

Morning in Claremore on Tuesday

Local time

7:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shawnee, OK

Morning in Shawnee on Tuesday

Local time

7:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 19m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed driving experience that transitions between high-speed turnpikes and local bypasses. With about 49% of your journey spent on highways, you will encounter a blend of fast-paced transit and more measured road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, where you will cover 42.3 miles of consistent driving. This variety keeps the route from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind while allowing you to make steady progress toward your destination. You will find that the road conditions shift as you navigate the different highway systems, providing a dynamic feel to the 122-mile trip.

49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 42.3 mi on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.2 miles in near I 44.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 122 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.2 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.4 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Claremore, OK and Shawnee, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Drumright.

Oklahoma City

19.4 mi in | ~23m | via I 44; OK 66

Drumright

76.7 mi in | ~1h 22m

About the Cities

Starting in Claremore, OK

Full guide →

Claremore is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma. Claremore is famous for being the birthplace of legendary Will Rogers. It is also famous to locals because of Cherokee casino and resort. It is about 30-45 minutes northeast of Tulsa, the largest city in Green Country.

Arriving in Shawnee, OK

Full guide →

Shawnee is in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma. While normally not on the sight-seeing itinerary of those who do not know someone already living there, Shawnee could prove to be an interesting day trip. Shawnee is known for its numerous Native American casinos, maybe lesser-so that it is where Brad Pitt and Jim Thorpe hailed from or the origin of Sonic restaurants.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 122 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 42.3 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.73 in tolls one way, starting with Turner Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Shawnee, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shawnee, OK before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Claremore, OK to Shawnee, OK

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Electrify America Charging Station

Francis Energy Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Francis Energy Charging Station

Francis Energy Charging Station

DynamicEVC Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Claremore, OK

Shawnee, OK

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 19m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Claremore, OK

Arriving in Shawnee, OK

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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