Trip from Claremore, OK to Shawnee, OK

Drive Time

2h 19m

Distance

122 mi

196 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

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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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61 miles from Claremore, OK

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

Drive Character

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.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

Towns Along This Route

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

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 80 miles or 1h 27m 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 80 miles from Claremore, OK.

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

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61 mi from Claremore, OK · 1h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Denison, TX

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

Denison, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denison, TX

Meal break

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

Arriving in Shawnee, OK

The final approach into Shawnee, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Shawnee, OK.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.53 one way

$37.06 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$20.43	$40.86
premium	$4.80	$23.03	$46.06
diesel	$5.64	$27.10	$54.21

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

$46–$71

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, 2026-04-06.

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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Claremore, OK

Afternoon in Claremore on Sunday

Local time

1:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shawnee, OK

Afternoon in Shawnee on Sunday

Local time

1:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Claremore, OK to Shawnee, OK covers 122 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, Skelly Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 61 miles from Claremore, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.53 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

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

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Trip from Claremore, OK to Shawnee, OK

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Shawnee, OK

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Claremore, OK

Shawnee, OK

Same local time

5 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 19m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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