Origin
Shawnee, OK
Night in Shawnee on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, OK to Ada, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
46.3 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shawnee, OK
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Ada, OK
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Great Plains, the 46.3-mile trip from Shawnee to Ada is an efficient choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 58 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Since both cities are located within the same region, you won't experience drastic shifts in landscape, allowing for a straightforward transition. This route is ideal for those who prefer a short, manageable drive rather than a multi-day expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 3W | 22.5 mi | 27m |
| US 177 | 19.7 mi | 23m |
| South Gordon Cooper Drive | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| South Beard Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
OK 3W
— 22.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, OK and Ada, OK.
1
Start on West Main Street
139 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 270 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Beard Street
3
Continue on South Gordon Cooper Drive
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Gordon Cooper Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
5
Merge onto US 177; US 270; OK 3W
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 177; US 270; OK 3W
6
Continue on US 177; OK 3W
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 177; OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
8
Continue on US 177; OK 59
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
US 177; OK 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Continue on OK 3W
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 3W
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on OK 3W
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.1 miles from Shawnee, 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
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 270 Business / South Beard Street
Turn right onto US 270 Business / South Beard Street
Navigation decision point
3
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 177; US 270; OK 3W
Merge onto US 177; US 270; OK 3W
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.24 one way
$14.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Ada, OK
Night in Ada on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m 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 mixed driving experience as you navigate your way south. With 42% of the journey consisting of highway travel, the route balances faster stretches with more localized roads. You will spend a significant portion of your time on OK 3W, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.5 miles. The path utilizes South Gordon Cooper Drive and US 177 to bridge the gap between these two Oklahoma hubs. It is a functional drive that requires your attention as the road personality shifts from highway speeds to the more varied pace of local transit.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.5 mi on OK 3W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 270 Business / South Beard Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Shawnee, OK to Ada, OK is easy. At 58m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 270 Business / South Beard Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 177; US 270; OK 3W): Merge point - match speed before joining.
About the Cities
Starting 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 58m. Total distance: 46.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.5 miles on OK 3W. 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: near the start (US 270 Business / South Beard Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (US 177; US 270; OK 3W): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — Chickasaw National Recreation Area. 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 Ada, 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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