Origin
Oklahoma County, OK
Night in Oklahoma County on Saturday
Local time
11:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oklahoma County, 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
57m
Distance
39.7 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oklahoma County, OK
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Shawnee, OK
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 39.7-mile drive from Oklahoma County to Shawnee, OK, is easily manageable in about 57 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, North Douglas Boulevard, and OK 3W. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $6, this journey through the Great Plains region offers a practical and efficient way to travel between these two Oklahoma locations. Given its short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 16.2 mi | 17m |
| North Douglas Boulevard | 7.4 mi | 15m |
| OK 3W | 6 mi | 7m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 4.9 mi | 5m |
| Northeast 63rd Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Air Depot Boulevard | 1 mi | 3m |
| West Farrall Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Kickapoo Street | 0.4 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 Oklahoma County, OK and Shawnee, OK.
1
Start on North Air Depot Boulevard
150 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Air Depot Boulevard
2
Turn left onto East Wilshire Boulevard
197 ft
·
8 sec
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East Wilshire Boulevard
3
Turn right onto North Air Depot Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Air Depot Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Northeast 63rd Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast 63rd Street
5
Turn right onto North Douglas Boulevard
7.4 mi
·
15 min
·
North Douglas Boulevard
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on South Douglas Boulevard
286 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Douglas Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
8
Merge onto I 40; US 270
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 40; US 270; OK 3
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
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.
11
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.
12
Merge onto OK 3W; US 177; US 270
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
OK 3W; US 177; US 270
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
14
Continue on OK 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Farrall Street
15
Turn left onto South Kickapoo Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kickapoo Street
16
Turn sharp right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
West Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Oklahoma County, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 39.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
North Douglas Boulevard
Turn right onto North Douglas Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
10.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Merge onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
32 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
32.2 mi into trip
|
~46m 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...
5
39.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
West Main Street
Turn sharp right onto West Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.21 one way
$12.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.81 | $13.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
11:23 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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, as indicated by the relatively low highway share. You'll encounter a mix of main roads, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 16.2 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. This suggests a driving experience that involves more frequent adjustments and navigation through local traffic patterns rather than sustained highway cruising. The road's personality is more about connecting communities than offering expansive, open vistas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 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?
7/10
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 3.1 miles in near North Douglas Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 39.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (North Douglas Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Oklahoma County, OK to Shawnee, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tecumseh along the way.
Tecumseh
32 mi in
|
~45m
|
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 57m. Total distance: 39.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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: at 3.1 miles (North Douglas Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.9 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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