Origin
Harrah, OK
Late night in Harrah on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harrah, 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
32m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harrah, OK
Mateusz Dach
Shawnee, OK
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Trip Overview
Harrah, OK to Shawnee, OK is 22.4 miles and takes about 32 minutes via West Broadway Street, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Great Plains region, connecting two Oklahoma towns. It's a quick hop that doesn't require much planning, making it ideal for a spontaneous trip or an easy leg of a longer journey. The route is primarily on local roads, so expect a more town-centric experience rather than open highway cruising.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Broadway Street | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Gaddy Road | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| North Harrah Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| West Oklahoma Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 29th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Moccasin Trail Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Church Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Farrall Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Broadway Street
— 7.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrah, OK and Shawnee, OK.
1
Start on OK 270
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Avenue
2
Continue on OK 270
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Harrah Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto OK 270
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 29th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on OK 270
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Moccasin Trail Road
5
Continue on OK 270
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Oklahoma Street
6
Turn straight onto OK 270
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
West Broadway Street
7
Turn right onto US 177
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Gaddy Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
9
Continue on OK 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Farrall Street
10
Turn left onto South Kickapoo Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kickapoo Street
11
Turn sharp right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 22.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
OK 270 / Southeast 29th Street
Turn left onto OK 270 / Southeast 29th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 177 / Gaddy Road
Turn right onto US 177 / Gaddy Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
20.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
21.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
South Kickapoo Street
Turn left onto South Kickapoo Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
West Main Street
Turn sharp right onto West Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Late night in Shawnee on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
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
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
32m 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 route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through local streets and roads, so keep an eye out for frequent turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.4 miles along West Broadway Street. The drive will likely feel more like navigating through communities rather than a continuous open road, requiring your attention for changes in speed limits and intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.4 mi on West Broadway Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near OK 270 / Southeast 29th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (OK 270 / Southeast 29th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (US 177 / Gaddy Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 32m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.4 miles on West Broadway Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 3.8 miles (OK 270 / Southeast 29th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles (US 177 / Gaddy Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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