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Trip from Muskogee, OK to Shawnee, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

106.8 mi

172 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m

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

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city in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States

Muskogee, OK

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Downtown Shawnee, OK, OK

Shawnee, OK

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Trip Overview

This 107.7-mile drive from Muskogee, OK, to Shawnee, OK, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes. You'll navigate primarily through local roads, with a 0% highway share, making it a straightforward, turn-heavy local journey through the heart of the Great Plains. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this trip is budget-friendly. No specific overnight stops are recommended, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. The route offers a consistent feel throughout, perfect for a short excursion within Oklahoma.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

53.4 miles from Muskogee, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway 76.5 mi 1h 16m
South 32nd Street 20.5 mi 22m
North Harrison Street 3.8 mi 8m
South Main Street 1.7 mi 3m
Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway 1.5 mi 1m
West Hancock Road 1 mi 2m
East 10th Street 0.7 mi 1m
North Beard Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway — 76.5 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 62 Business; US 64 Business

74 ft · 6 sec · West Okmulgee Avenue
2

Turn right onto US 64 Business

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto West Hancock Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Hancock Road
4

Turn left onto US 64; US 69

21 mi · 22 min · South 32nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto I 40

23 mi · 22 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 40

1.5 mi · 1 min · Tim Vandiver Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on I 40

54 mi · 53 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 186 Toward OK 18: Shawnee, Meeker Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn left onto OK 18

3.8 mi · 8 min · North Harrison Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Turn right onto East 10th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 10th Street
12

Turn left onto US 270 Business

0.2 mi · 33 sec · North Beard Street
13

Turn right onto West Main Street

139 ft · 3 sec · West Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

West Main Street

Trip Plan

Given its short duration of under two hours, this route is best enjoyed as a single-day trip, offering plenty of flexibility. Aim to depart Muskogee, OK, in the morning to maximize your time in Shawnee, OK, or for any planned activities. With a fuel cost around $16, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops. Pay close attention to local street signs as you navigate South Main Street and other local roads, as the turn-heavy nature of this drive requires constant awareness. Since there are no designated long stretches, you can easily make quick stops for any necessities along the way.

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 53.4 miles from Muskogee, OK, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.5 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 23 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.4 miles or 58m 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 32m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Muskogee, OK

This is one driving day of about 106.8 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Muskogee, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 76.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Henryetta, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Henryetta, OK

53 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

Checotah, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Henryetta, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.4 miles from Muskogee, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.5 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Boomarang Diner

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Checotah, Oklahoma

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.9

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19184737774

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Amish Country Store & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Muskogee, Oklahoma

2.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Queen City & Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Muskogee, Oklahoma

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+19189122367

Visit website

Boomarang Diner

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.9

Checotah, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19184737774

Visit website

Amish Country Store & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Muskogee, Oklahoma

Hours: 8 am–3:30 pm

+19186860243

Visit website

Queen City & Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $10 to $20

Muskogee, Oklahoma

Hours: 7 am–5:30 pm

+19189122367

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 101.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 64 Business / South Main Street

Turn right onto US 64 Business / South Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 64; US 69 / South 32nd Street

Turn left onto US 64; US 69 / South 32nd Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
23.3 mi into trip | ~27m 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 / slight right lanes. Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
5
23.9 mi into trip | ~29m in | I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 40 / Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
101.9 mi into trip | ~1h 47m 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

$16.70 one way

$33.39 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.33 $36.67
premium $4.89 $20.55 $41.11
diesel $5.61 $23.58 $47.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32 0 $11.21 $5.13
Efficient EV 26.7 0 $9.34 $4.27
EV Truck/SUV 42.7 0 $14.95 $6.84

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Muskogee, OK

Night in Muskogee on Saturday

Local time

11:22 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shawnee, OK

Night in Shawnee on Saturday

Local time

11:22 PM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 58m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 107.7-mile trip, as it features a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating through towns and local thoroughfares like South Main Street, West Hancock Road, and South 32nd Street for the majority of the 1 hour and 48-minute journey. There isn't a significantly long uninterrupted stretch, so be prepared for frequent changes in speed and direction. The road's personality remains consistent as a local exploration of the Great Plains landscape.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.5 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 64 Business / South Main Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 64 Business / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 64; US 69 / South 32nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

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 1h 58m. Total distance: 106.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 76.5 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 64 Business / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (US 64; US 69 / South 32nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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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