Trip from Sapulpa, OK to Shawnee, OK

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 34m

Distance

81.4 mi

131 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

2 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 27m ★

6 AM

1h 35m

8 AM

1h 49m

10 AM

1h 40m

12 PM

1h 38m

3 PM

1h 40m

5 PM

1h 48m

8 PM

1h 30m

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 Tulsa and Creek counties in Oklahoma, United States, that is the county seat of Creek County

Sapulpa, OK

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Shawnee, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sapulpa, OK to Shawnee, OK covers 81.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.1 miles on Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.73 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

40.7 miles from Sapulpa, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 81.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Sapulpa, OK to Shawnee, OK covers 81.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

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

There are about 19 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 31.1 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 early in the drive near US Historic 66 / West Dewey Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US Historic 66 / West Dewey Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 36.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US Historic 66 / West Dewey Avenue

Turn right onto US Historic 66 / West Dewey Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

4.8 mi into trip | ~7m in

Turn left toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City

36.1 mi into trip | ~38m 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

63 mi into trip | ~1h 9m 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

76.5 mi into trip | ~1h 23m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Sapulpa, OK and Shawnee, OK, road signs point toward Drumright and Meeker.

Drumright

36.1 mi in | ~38m

Meeker

76.5 mi in | ~1h 23m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike	31.1 mi	30m
Veterans Memorial Highway	18.7 mi	21m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway	13.2 mi	13m
West Dewey Avenue	4.5 mi	6m
North Harrison Street	3.8 mi	8m
South 8th Avenue	3.3 mi	3m
North Jim Thorpe Boulevard	3.3 mi	3m
North 8th Avenue	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike — 31.1 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on OK 97

43 ft · 3 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto US Historic 66

4.5 mi · 6 min · West Dewey Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto OK 33

0.3 mi · 29 sec · OK 33

Use the right lane.

Turn left

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma City Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 44

31 mi · 30 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

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

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 40.7 miles from Sapulpa, OK, or about 44m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.1 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 18 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 40.7 miles or 44m 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 16m

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 Sapulpa, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sapulpa, OK

This is one driving day of about 81.4 miles and 1h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Sapulpa, 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 31.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.7 mi from Sapulpa, OK · 44m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Prague, OK

41 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

Bristow, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stroud, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Sapulpa, 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.

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.

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 17.5

Bristow, OK

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Francis Energy Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 17.5

Bristow, Oklahoma

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18004891588

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.73 one way

$25.45 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$13.97	$27.95
premium	$4.89	$15.66	$31.33
diesel	$5.61	$17.97	$35.94

Estimated Tolls: $1.55

Turner Turnpike (31.1 mi) $1.55

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

$13

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

Francis Energy Charging Station

Bristow, Oklahoma

Other

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Bristow, OK

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Other: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.4	$8.55	$3.91
Efficient EV	20.4	$7.12	$3.26
EV Truck/SUV	32.6	$11.40	$5.21

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (64% 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

Sapulpa, OK

Evening in Sapulpa on Thursday

Local time

6:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shawnee, OK

Evening in Shawnee on Thursday

Local time

6:18 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

17 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

1h 34m 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 Sapulpa, OK to Shawnee, OK covers 81.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m 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, Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 40.7 miles from Sapulpa, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.73 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 Sapulpa, OK and Shawnee, OK, road signs point toward Drumright and Meeker.

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Trip from Sapulpa, OK to Shawnee, OK

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Shawnee, OK

Nearby Places

Electrify America Charging Station

Francis Energy Charging Station

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sapulpa, OK

Shawnee, OK

Same local time

17 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 34m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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