Origin
Choctaw, OK
Night in Choctaw on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Choctaw, OK to Shawnee, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Choctaw, OK
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Shawnee, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition within the Great Plains, the 31.1-mile journey from Choctaw to Shawnee is a straightforward option. You can expect the drive to take approximately 38 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $5, this route is as economical as it is efficient. You will navigate a combination of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, the Kickapoo Turnpike, and OK 3W to complete the trek. Since the entire drive stays within Oklahoma, you won't need to worry about complex regional shifts or overnight stops. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| Kickapoo Turnpike | 7.7 mi | 7m |
| OK 3W | 6 mi | 7m |
| Northeast 23rd Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| West Farrall Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Kickapoo Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Muzzy Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 10.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Choctaw, OK and Shawnee, OK.
1
Start on Muzzy Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Muzzy Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 62
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Northeast 23rd Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Kickapoo Turnpike Southbound
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto I 335
7.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Kickapoo Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 130B
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Use the sharp right lane.
6
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
OK 3W; US 270
Exit 181
Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3W; US 270
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
OK 3W; US 270
Toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto OK 3W; US 177; US 270
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 3W; US 177; US 270
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
11
Continue on OK 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Farrall Street
12
Turn left onto South Kickapoo Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kickapoo Street
13
Turn sharp right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward Kickapoo Turnpike Southbound
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Kickapoo Turnpike Southbound
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the sharp right lane.
Exit 130B
Toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
OK 3W; US 270
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 181
Toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee...
8
23.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
OK 3W; US 270
Keep slight right at fork onto OK 3W; US 270 toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: S...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.86 one way
$9.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Kickapoo Turnpike
(7.7 mi)
$0.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Shawnee, OK
Night in Shawnee on Saturday
Local time
11:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
38m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip functions as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate slog. While roughly 25% of the journey takes place on highways, you will encounter varying road types as you transition between the primary arteries. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 10.4 miles on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, providing a brief period of steady cruising. The remainder of the route requires your full attention as you navigate the turns inherent to this local path. You will feel the shift in road pace as you move off the turnpike and onto the state highway segments, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.4 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 31.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Choctaw, OK and Shawnee, OK, road signs point toward Kickapoo Turnpike Southbound and Tecumseh.
Kickapoo Turnpike Southbound
4.7 mi in
|
~7m
Tecumseh
23.3 mi in
|
~27m
|
via OK 3W; US 270
About the Cities
Arriving in Shawnee, OK
Full guide →Shawnee is in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma. While normally not on the sight-seeing itinerary of those who do not know someone already living there, Shawnee could prove to be an interesting day trip. Shawnee is known for its numerous Native American casinos, maybe lesser-so that it is where Brad Pitt and Jim Thorpe hailed from or the origin of Sonic restaurants.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.54 in tolls one way, starting with Kickapoo Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Shawnee, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shawnee, OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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