Origin
Clinton, OK
Morning in Clinton on Friday
Local time
6:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, OK to Shawnee, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
122.3 mi
197 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, OK
Luis Quintero
Shawnee, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton, OK to Shawnee, OK covers 122.3 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Gary Boulevard, North 4th Street, I 40 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.1 miles from Clinton, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 122.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 122.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Gary Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clinton, OK to Shawnee, OK is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton, OK to Shawnee, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Gary Boulevard | — | — |
| North 4th Street | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Crosstown Expressway | — | — |
| Tinker Diagonal | — | — |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Gary Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, OK and Shawnee, OK.
1
Start on North 6th Street
69 ft
·
9 sec
·
North 6th Street
2
Turn left onto West Gary Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Gary Boulevard
3
Turn right onto North 4th Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North 4th Street
4
Turn left onto I 40 East: Oklahoma City
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 40 East: Oklahoma City
5
Merge slight left onto Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Continue on Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
7
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
65 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Continue on Crosstown Expressway
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
10
Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
13
Merge slight right
5.4 mi
·
6 min
14
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
15
Continue on West Farrall Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Farrall Street
16
Turn left onto South Kickapoo Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kickapoo Street
17
Turn sharp right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Main Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 61.1 miles from Clinton, OK, or about 58m into the drive.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.1 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 35m
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 Clinton, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clinton, OK
This is one driving day of about 122.3 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Clinton, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.1 mi from Clinton, OK · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.12 one way
$38.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.99 | $41.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.54 | $47.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.84 | $5.87 |
| Efficient EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.70 | $4.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.12 | $7.83 |
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.
Destination
Shawnee, OK
Morning in Shawnee on Friday
Local time
6:56 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 56m 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 Clinton, OK to Shawnee, OK covers 122.3 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Gary Boulevard, North 4th Street, I 40 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.1 miles from Clinton, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.12 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.
The drive from Clinton, OK to Shawnee, OK is easy. At 1h 56m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clinton, OK to Shawnee, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clinton, OK to Shawnee, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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