Where is Shawnee, Oklahoma, USA?

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Where is Shawnee Located? - Shawnee is a city located in the Pottawatomie County of Oklahoma, United States. Shawnee lies between 35.9101438 Degrees North latitudes and 79.0752895 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Shawnee, Oklahoma

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Where is Shawnee Located?

Shawnee is a city located in the Pottawatomie County of Oklahoma, United States. Shawnee lies between 35.9101438 Degrees North latitudes and 79.0752895 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Shawnee city is 31377 people and the city has a total area of 43.59 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Shawnee, Oklahoma Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityShawnee
CountyPottawatomie County
StateOklahoma
State CapitalOklahoma City
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude35.3273° N
Longitude96.9253° W
Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Land Area (sq mi)29.03
Water Area (sq mi)0.41
Total Area (sq mi)29.44
Population (2020 Census)31,279
Population Density (per sq mi)1,077.4
ZIP Codes74801, 74802, 74804
Area Code405
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST), UTC−6
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT), UTC−5
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code4067400
Congressional District5th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Shawnee

Transportation FeatureDetails
Airport NameShawnee Regional Airport; Will Rogers World Airport provides major commercial air service.
IATA CodeSNL; OKC for Will Rogers World Airport
PortNone; inland location
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 177, U.S. Highway 270, Interstate 40, and Oklahoma State Highway 3
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak passenger station is located in Shawnee. Amtrak service is available in Oklahoma City.
Local Bus/Transit ServiceShawnee City Transit provides local transportation services.
  • Interstate 40 runs east-west near Shawnee and connects the city with Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and communities across the region.
  • U.S. Highway 177 provides north-south access through Shawnee and connects the city with Stillwater and southern Oklahoma communities.
  • U.S. Highway 270 connects Shawnee with Seminole, McAlester, and other areas of eastern Oklahoma.
  • Oklahoma State Highway 3 provides regional access between Shawnee and nearby communities.

Top Places to Visit in Shawnee, Oklahoma

Landmark NameType
Mabee-Gerrer Museum of ArtMuseum
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage CenterCultural Center
FireLake Family Resort and CasinoEntertainment Venue
Santa Fe DepotHistoric Site
Shawnee Little TheatreTheater
KidSpace ParkPark
Twin LakesNatural Attraction
Wes Watkins ReservoirReservoir
Oklahoma Baptist University CampusUniversity Campus
Kickapoo CasinoEntertainment Venue

Driving Distances from Shawnee, Oklahoma to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
Oklahoma CityOklahoma3540 min
NormanOklahoma4550 min
EdmondOklahoma551 hr
StillwaterOklahoma701 hr 15 min
GuthrieOklahoma751 hr 20 min
TulsaOklahoma1101 hr 45 min
LawtonOklahoma1202 hr
EnidOklahoma1202 hr
WichitaKansas1702 hr 40 min
DallasTexas1903 hr

Colleges and Universities in Shawnee, Oklahoma

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Oklahoma Baptist UniversityPrivateUniversityChristian higher education and liberal arts
Gordon Cooper Technology CenterPublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical training
St. Gregory's University Historic CampusPrivateUniversityFormer Catholic higher education institution
University of OklahomaPublicUniversityResearch and academic programs

Waterbodies in Shawnee, Oklahoma

North Canadian River, Wes Watkins Reservoir, Twin Lakes, Kickapoo Creek, Little River

Golf Courses in Shawnee, Oklahoma

Shawnee Country Club, Elks Lodge Golf Course, FireLake Golf Course, Jimmie Austin Golf Club

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Shawnee, Oklahoma

Landmark NameType
Mabee-Gerrer Museum of ArtMuseum
Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage CenterCultural Center
Santa Fe DepotHistoric Site
Shawnee Little TheatreTheater
FireLake Family Resort and CasinoEntertainment Venue
Wes Watkins ReservoirReservoir
Twin LakesNatural Attraction
KidSpace ParkPark
Oklahoma Baptist UniversityUniversity Campus
North Canadian RiverNatural Attraction

Waterbodies in Shawnee, Oklahoma

North Canadian River, Wes Watkins Reservoir, Twin Lakes, Kickapoo Creek, Little River

Golf Courses in Shawnee, Oklahoma

Shawnee Country Club, Elks Lodge Golf Course, FireLake Golf Course, Jimmie Austin Golf Club

Shawnee, Oklahoma — Key Historical Facts

  • Shawnee was founded during the opening of former Native American lands in the Land Run era of Oklahoma settlement.
  • The city developed as a transportation and agricultural center after the arrival of railroads in the late 19th century.
  • Shawnee became a regional education center with the establishment of Oklahoma Baptist University in 1910.
  • The Citizen Potawatomi Nation has played an important role in the cultural history and development of the Shawnee area.
  • Shawnee grew as a regional community through agriculture, manufacturing, education, and connections with the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

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