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Trip from Shawnee, OK to Catoosa, OK

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

108.7 mi

175 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m

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

Downtown Shawnee, OK, OK

Shawnee, OK

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city in Oklahoma, United States

Catoosa, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Shawnee, OK to Catoosa, OK covers 108.7 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Kickapoo Street, West Interstate Parkway, I 40 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.99 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

54.4 miles from Shawnee, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 108.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Kickapoo Street 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Shawnee, OK to Catoosa, OK is easy. At 2h 4m 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 Shawnee, OK to Catoosa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Kickapoo Street
West Interstate Parkway
I 40 East
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
US 377
Veterans Memorial Highway
Jim Thorpe Boulevard
South 8th Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Kickapoo Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Main Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · West Main Street
2

Turn right onto North Kickapoo Street

3.8 mi · 8 min · North Kickapoo Street
3

Turn right onto West Interstate Parkway

453 ft · 15 sec · West Interstate Parkway
4

Take the ramp left toward I 40 East: Fort Smith

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 40 East: Fort Smith
5

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

14 mi · 14 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
6

Take the exit slight right toward OK 9, US 377: Prague, Seminole

0.3 mi · 44 sec · OK 9, US 377: Prague, Seminole
7

Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

5.7 mi · 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
8

Continue on Jim Thorpe Boulevard

3.3 mi · 3 min · Jim Thorpe Boulevard
9

Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

13 mi · 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
10

Continue on South 8th Avenue

4.4 mi · 5 min · South 8th Avenue
11

Take the exit left

315 ft · 8 sec
12

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 24 sec
13

Turn slight right onto I 44 East: Tulsa

509 ft · 14 sec · I 44 East: Tulsa
14

Merge slight left onto Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike

42 mi · 40 min · Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
15

Continue on Skelly Bypass

1.2 mi · 1 min · Skelly Bypass
16

Keep slight right to continue on Skelly Bypass

14 mi · 17 min · Skelly Bypass
17

Continue straight

2.9 mi · 3 min
18

Take the exit slight right toward OK 167 North: 193rd East Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · OK 167 North: 193rd East Avenue
19

Turn left onto North 193rd Avenue East

0.1 mi · 20 sec · North 193rd Avenue East
20

Continue on North 193rd East Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · North 193rd East Avenue
21

Continue on North 193rd Avenue East

0.8 mi · 1 min · North 193rd Avenue East
22

Turn left onto East Pine Street North

243 ft · 8 sec · East Pine Street North
23

Turn right onto North 193rd East Avenue

0.4 mi · 45 sec · North 193rd East Avenue
24

Turn right onto West Tigerswitch Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Tigerswitch Road
25

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Denbo Street

207 ft · 6 sec · West Denbo Street
26

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 54.4 miles from Shawnee, OK, or about 1h 2m 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 24 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.4 miles or 1h 2m 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 42m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Shawnee, OK

This is one driving day of about 108.7 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Shawnee, 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 54.4 mi from Shawnee, OK · 1h 2m into the drive

Downtown Chandler, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chandler, OK

54 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

Prague, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chandler, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 54.4 miles from Shawnee, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Catoosa, OK

The final approach into Catoosa, 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 Catoosa, 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

$16.99 one way

$33.99 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.66 $37.32
premium $4.89 $20.92 $41.84
diesel $5.61 $24.00 $48.00

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: 38 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.6 0 $11.41 $5.22
Efficient EV 27.2 0 $9.51 $4.35
EV Truck/SUV 43.5 0 $15.22 $6.96

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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

Shawnee, OK

Afternoon in Shawnee on Wednesday

Local time

4:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Catoosa, OK

Afternoon in Catoosa on Wednesday

Local time

4:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

72°F

Chandler, OK

54 mi in

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

18 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

2h 4m 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 Shawnee, OK to Catoosa, OK covers 108.7 miles and takes about 2h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Kickapoo Street, West Interstate Parkway, I 40 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.4 miles from Shawnee, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.99 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 Shawnee, OK to Catoosa, OK is easy. At 2h 4m 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 Shawnee, OK to Catoosa, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shawnee, OK to Catoosa, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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