Vinita, OK to Shawnee, OK is 156.6 miles and takes about 2h 52m via Will Rogers Turnpike and Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey across Oklahoma. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained turnpikes, making it a quick and efficient trip. Consider this route if you're looking for a no-fuss drive to get you from point A to point B without extensive detours or complicated navigation.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.3 miles from Vinita, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 156.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 61% of the route utilizing major turnpikes. Expect stretches of efficient travel, including a longest uninterrupted segment of 47.4 miles on the Will Rogers Turnpike. The majority of your time will be spent on these high-speed roads, characterized by consistent pavement and clear lanes. While the landscape remains within the Great Plains profile, the focus is on covering distance quickly rather than experiencing varied terrain or local byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Will Rogers Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 47.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 156.6 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 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.8 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.9 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.2 mi into trip|~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 West: Tulsa
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa
9
48.8 mi into trip|~50m 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...
8
53.9 mi into trip|~56m 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...
8
111.2 mi into trip|~1h 56m 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
8
151.6 mi into trip|~2h 41m 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 Vinita, OK and Shawnee, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Drumright.
Oklahoma City
53.9 mi in|~56m|via I 44; OK 66
Drumright
111.2 mi in|~1h 56m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Will Rogers Turnpike
47.4 mi
47m
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
I 44
5.1 mi
6m
North Harrison Street
3.8 mi
8m
South 8th Avenue
3.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Will Rogers Turnpike
— 47.4 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vinita, OK and Shawnee, OK.
1
Start on US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
1.0 mi·1 min·East Illinois Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Turn left
352 ft·8 sec
Use the left lane.
3
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward Cash Only
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward I 44 West: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 44
47 mi·47 min·Will Rogers Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44
5.1 mi·6 min·I 44
Exit 34Toward I 44 West, US 412 West, OK 66 West: TulsaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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 CityUse the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44; OK 66
1.1 mi·1 min·Skelly Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 44
42 mi·41 min·Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 179Toward US 377, OK 99: Stroud, DrumrightUse the right lane.
11
Turn right onto OK 99; US 377
1.1 mi·1 min·North 8th Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi·3 min·South 8th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on OK 99; US 377
13 mi·14 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on OK 99; US 377
3.3 mi·3 min·North Jim Thorpe Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Continue on OK 99; US 377
5.6 mi·6 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 40
13 mi·13 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 186Toward OK 18: Shawnee, MeekerUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto OK 18
3.8 mi·8 min·North Harrison Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn right onto East 10th Street
0.7 mi·1 min·East 10th Street
21
Turn left onto US 270 Business
0.2 mi·33 sec·North Beard Street
22
Turn right onto West Main Street
139 ft·3 sec·West Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of daylight and allow for potential unscheduled stops. With a fuel cost estimate of around $24, be sure to fill up before leaving Vinita to ensure a smooth journey. The longest stretch without a major change in road is 47.4 miles, so plan your break around that if you prefer shorter intervals between stops. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can be spread out on turnpike sections.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.3 miles from Vinita, OK, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.4 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 34 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.3 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 16m
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 Vinita, 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 Vinita, OK
This is one driving day of about 156.6 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Vinita, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Will Rogers Turnpike for about 47.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.3 mi from Vinita, OK
· 1h 24m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.48 one way
$48.97 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.88
$53.76
premium
$4.89
$30.14
$60.27
diesel
$5.61
$34.58
$69.15
Estimated Tolls: $4.49
Will Rogers Turnpike
(47.4 mi)$2.37
Turner Turnpike
(42.3 mi)$2.12
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
$24
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Francis Energy Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Francis Energy Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
EV Connect
1 DCFC
DynamicEVC Charging Station
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 3
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47
0
$16.44
$7.52
Efficient EV
39.2
0
$13.70
$6.26
EV Truck/SUV
62.6
0
$21.92
$10.02
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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 as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Vinita, OK
Late night
in Vinita on Saturday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shawnee, OK
Late night
in Shawnee on Saturday
Local time
3:06 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
N 17 to 23 mph96% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 12:17AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 18 at 12:13AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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
26 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 52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Vinita, OK to Shawnee, OK covers 156.6 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Will Rogers Turnpike, Governor Roy Joseph Turner Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.3 miles from Vinita, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.48 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 156.6 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.8 miles (I 44): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.9 miles (I 44; OK 66 / Skelly Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Vinita, OK and Shawnee, OK, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and Drumright.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
