Origin
Hugo, OK
Night in Hugo on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hugo, OK to Shawnee, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 53m
Distance
143.7 mi
231 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
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6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hugo, OK
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Shawnee, OK
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Trip Overview
Connecting Hugo to Shawnee covers 143.7 miles across the Oklahoma Great Plains. You should anticipate a travel time of approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes, making this a straightforward one-day trip that rarely requires an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of about $22, it remains an affordable trek for those traversing this region. You will primarily navigate via OK 3W, West Queen Avenue, and OK 3. Because both the origin and destination sit within the Great Plains, you can expect a consistent regional character throughout the journey. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that serves as a reliable link between these two Oklahoma hubs.
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
71.9 miles from Hugo, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 3W | 35.6 mi | 41m |
| West Queen Avenue | 34.4 mi | 40m |
| OK 3 | 29.2 mi | 34m |
| Indian Nation Turnpike | 15.6 mi | 15m |
| West Liberty Road | 11.5 mi | 14m |
| US 177 | 9 mi | 11m |
| East Jackson Street | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| West Sandy Creek Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 3W
— 35.6 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hugo, OK and Shawnee, OK.
1
Start on US 70 Business
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jackson Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto OK 375
16 mi
·
15 min
·
Indian Nation Turnpike
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 16
Toward OK 3, OK 7: Antlers, Atoka
5
Turn right onto OK 3
0.3 mi
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23 sec
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West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on OK 3
29 mi
·
34 min
·
OK 3
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn right onto South McClendon Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
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South McClendon Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left
441 ft
·
12 sec
9
Continue on East Court Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Court Street
10
Turn right onto North California Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North California Avenue
11
Turn left onto West Sandy Creek Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sandy Creek Road
12
Turn right onto Rose Avenue
467 ft
·
16 sec
·
Rose Avenue
13
Turn left onto OK 3; US 75
11 mi
·
14 min
·
West Liberty Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto East Taylor Avenue
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Taylor Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Railroad Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
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South Railroad Street
16
Continue on Veterans Drive
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Veterans Drive
17
Continue on South Stacy Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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South Stacy Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto West Hanover Avenue
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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West Hanover Avenue
19
Turn right onto South Arno Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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South Arno Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto OK 3; US 75
34 mi
·
40 min
·
West Queen Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Take the exit onto OK 3W
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
OK 3W
Toward OK 3W West, OK 19 West: Shawnee, Pauls Valley
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on OK 3W
15 mi
·
17 min
·
OK 3W
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 177; OK 59
3.2 mi
·
4 min
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US 177; OK 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
24
Continue on OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
17 mi
·
19 min
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OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
25
Continue on US 177; OK 3W
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
US 177; OK 3W
26
Continue on US 177; US 270; OK 3W
3.9 mi
·
4 min
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US 177; US 270; OK 3W
27
Take the exit onto US 270 Business
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 270 Business
28
Keep slight right at fork onto US 270 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 270 Business
29
Turn left onto South Kickapoo Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kickapoo Street
30
Turn sharp right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Main Street
31
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable three-hour journey, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Planning for at least one stop is a smart way to break up the drive and stay refreshed behind the wheel. Keep your $22 fuel budget in mind when planning your refueling schedule, as keeping a full tank is always wise on these mixed-road routes. Because the longest stretch is 35.6 miles, use that section to settle into a comfortable cruising pace before you reach the more varied road segments. Aim to leave during daylight hours to ensure you remain comfortable while navigating the transition between OK 3W and the local roads leading into Shawnee.
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 71.9 miles from Hugo, OK, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.6 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 32 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.9 miles or 1h 26m 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 21m
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 Hugo, 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 Hugo, OK
This is one driving day of about 143.7 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Hugo, 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 OK 3W for about 35.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 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
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 18.6 and 97.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
18.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward OK 3, OK 7: Antlers, Atoka
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 16
Toward OK 3, OK 7: Antlers, Atoka
6
18.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
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OK 3 / West Main Street
Turn right onto OK 3 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
50.7 mi into trip
|
~1h in
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OK 3; US 75 / West Liberty Road
Turn left onto OK 3; US 75 / West Liberty Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
63.2 mi into trip
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~1h 16m in
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OK 3; US 75 / West Queen Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto OK 3; US 75 / West Queen Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
97.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
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OK 3W
Take the exit onto OK 3W toward OK 3W West, OK 19 West: Shawnee, Pauls Valley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward OK 3W West, OK 19 West: Shawnee, Pauls V...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.47 one way
$44.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.67 | $49.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.65 | $55.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.73 | $63.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.09
Indian Nation Turnpike
(15.6 mi)
$1.09
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
$22
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.09 | $6.90 |
| Efficient EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.5 | 0 | $20.12 | $9.20 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Shawnee, OK
Night in Shawnee on Saturday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Atoka, OK
72 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
3 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
2h 53m 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 features a mixed drive profile, blending stretches of highway with local road navigation. Only 38% of your journey is spent on highways, meaning you will spend a significant portion of your time on secondary roads. You will encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 35.6 miles while traveling along OK 3W, which provides a steady rhythm before the road transitions. Be prepared for the shift in road types as you move between the segments of OK 3 and West Queen Avenue. The route offers a balanced experience that keeps you attentive without the monotony of a long-haul interstate haul.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.6 mi on OK 3W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 143.7 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 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles (OK 3 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles (OK 3; US 75 / West Liberty Road): 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 Hugo, OK and Shawnee, OK, road signs point toward Atoka and Pauls Valley.
Atoka
18.6 mi in
|
~20m
Pauls Valley
97.6 mi in
|
~1h 57m
|
via OK 3W
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 2h 53m. Total distance: 143.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.6 miles on OK 3W. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.09 in tolls one way, starting with Indian Nation 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.8 miles (OK 3 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.7 miles (OK 3; US 75 / West Liberty Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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