Origin
Shawnee, OK
Late night in Shawnee on Sunday
Local time
2:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, OK to Chickasha, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
74.4 mi
120 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
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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Chickasha, OK
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Trip Overview
This 74.4-mile drive from Shawnee, OK to Chickasha, OK is a straightforward 1 hour and 22-minute journey, perfectly suited for a single day trip. You'll be spending about 73% of your time on highways, making it a focused driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this route is budget-friendly for those exploring the Great Plains region. It's a practical choice if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Oklahoma towns without needing an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Harry E. Bailey Turnpike | 24.2 mi | 22m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| Southeast Expressway | 13.2 mi | 14m |
| Will Rogers Expressway | 7.6 mi | 8m |
| US 177 | 5 mi | 5m |
| Southwest Expressway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| East Choctaw Avenue | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| OK 3W | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 24.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, OK and Chickasha, OK.
1
Start on West Main Street
139 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 270 Business
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Beard Street
3
Turn right onto OK 18; US 270 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Farrall Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
5
Merge onto US 177; US 270
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 177; US 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Southwest Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit onto US 62
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
US 62
Exit 1A
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
Use the right lane.
12
Merge onto I 44; US 62
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 44
24 mi
·
22 min
·
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 West: Chickasha, Lawton
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 83
Toward US 62: Chickasha, Anadarko
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto OK 9; US 62; US 277
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Carpenter Drive
Toward Chickasha, Anadarko
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on OK 9; US 62; US 277
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Choctaw Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
OK 9; US 62; US 277
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.2 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
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 72.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
OK 3W; US 270
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklah...
8
23.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 3 West, I 240 West: Lawton, Dallas
8
40.4 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 62
Take the exit onto US 62 toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
8
72.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 62: Chickasha, Anadarko
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 83
Toward US 62: Chickasha, Anadarko
8
72.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
OK 9; US 62; US 277 / Carpenter Drive
Turn right onto OK 9; US 62; US 277 / Carpenter Drive toward Chickasha, Anadarko
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Chickasha, Anadarko
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.63 one way
$23.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.77 | $25.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.32 | $28.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.43 | $32.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.69
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(24.2 mi)
$1.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$2
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.42 | $4.76 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Chickasha, OK
Late night in Chickasha on Sunday
Local time
2:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
1 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
1h 22m 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 highway-focused drive on this route, with a significant 73% of the journey utilizing major roadways like the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and the Southeast Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.2 miles on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. While primarily highway, the route offers a smooth progression, allowing for consistent travel without frequent transitions between different road types. This makes for a predictable and steady driving experience.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near OK 3W; US 270.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.4 miles (US 62): 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.
Between Shawnee, OK and Chickasha, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith, Dallas and Lawton.
Fort Smith
6.6 mi in
|
~9m
|
via OK 3W; US 270
Dallas
23.5 mi in
|
~28m
|
via I 240; OK 3
Lawton
48.5 mi in
|
~56m
|
via I 44
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 1h 22m. Total distance: 74.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.2 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.69 in tolls one way, starting with Harry E. Bailey 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 Chickasha, 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 6.9 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles (I 240; OK 3 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 40.4 miles (US 62): 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 Chickasha, 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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