Origin
Midwest City, OK
Morning in Midwest City on Sunday
Local time
9:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Midwest City, 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
40m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Midwest City, OK
John Hill
Shawnee, OK
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Midwest City and Shawnee, this 32.1-mile trek is a quick and efficient way to cross the Great Plains. Expect to spend about 40 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate using a combination of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, OK 3W, and Tinker Diagonal. Budgeting roughly $5 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire journey. Since both cities are located within the same region, you won't experience a major geographical shift, but you will enjoy a convenient transition between these two Oklahoma hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 16.2 mi | 17m |
| OK 3W | 6 mi | 7m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Southeast 29th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Midwest Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Farrall Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Douglas Boulevard | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Southeast 15th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 16.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Shawnee, OK.
1
Start on this road
34 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
34 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn left onto Felix Place
115 ft
·
9 sec
·
Felix Place
4
Turn right onto Southeast 15th Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Southeast 15th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto South Midwest Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Midwest Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast 29th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 29th Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto South Douglas Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Douglas Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on South Douglas Boulevard
286 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Douglas Boulevard
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
10
Merge onto I 40; US 270
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
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.
13
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.
14
Merge onto OK 3W; US 177; US 270
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 3W; US 177; US 270
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
16
Continue on OK 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Farrall Street
17
Turn left onto South Kickapoo Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kickapoo Street
18
Turn sharp right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Southeast 15th Street
Turn right onto Southeast 15th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Midwest Boulevard
Turn right onto South Midwest Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Southeast 29th Street
At end of road, turn left onto Southeast 29th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
24.4 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
24.6 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
$5.02 one way
$10.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 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 | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
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
Morning in Shawnee on Sunday
Local time
9:22 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
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
40m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway-share miles. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 16.2 miles along the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. Because the road relies on local connectivity, the driving experience feels more hands-on and varied than a typical highway haul. The shift between the Tinker Diagonal and OK 3W requires you to stay alert through the turns. Overall, the path offers a functional, direct experience that prioritizes local navigation over high-speed transit.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive near Southeast 15th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Southeast 15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (South Midwest Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (Southeast 29th Street): 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.
On the drive from Midwest City, OK to Shawnee, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tecumseh along the way.
Tecumseh
24.4 mi in
|
~29m
|
via OK 3W; US 270
About the Cities
Starting in Midwest City, OK
Full guide →Midwest City is in the Frontier Country region of Oklahoma, a city that grew up around Tinker Air Force Base and the General Motors and Douglas Aircraft Company plants, though in some ways feels like OKC suburbia.
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 40m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m 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 16.2 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Southeast 15th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (South Midwest Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (Southeast 29th Street): 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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