Trip from Midwest City, OK to Shawnee, OK

Drive Time

34m

Distance

31.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Midwest City, OK to Shawnee, OK covers 31.7 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Felix Place, Southeast 15th Street, South Douglas Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

15.9 miles from Midwest City, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 31.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Felix Place is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Felix Place	Unavailable	Refreshing
Southeast 15th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Douglas Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
Tinker Diagonal	Unavailable	Refreshing
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 177	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 177 South	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Farrall Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Felix Place — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Midwest City, OK and Shawnee, OK.

1

Start on the route

33 ft · 8 sec · the route

2

Turn left

33 ft · 8 sec

3

Turn left onto Felix Place

115 ft · 9 sec · Felix Place

4

Turn right onto Southeast 15th Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Southeast 15th Street

5

Turn right onto South Douglas Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Douglas Boulevard

6

Continue on South Douglas Boulevard

285 ft · 5 sec · South Douglas Boulevard

7

Take the ramp slight right

0.4 mi · 49 sec

8

Merge slight left onto Tinker Diagonal

4.9 mi · 5 min · Tinker Diagonal

9

Continue on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

16 mi · 17 min · Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway

10

Take the exit slight right toward US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

0.2 mi · 30 sec · US 177, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

11

Keep slight right to continue on US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

0.3 mi · 44 sec · US 177 South, OK 3W East, US 270 East: Shawnee, Tecumseh

12

Merge slight right

5.4 mi · 6 min

13

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 34 sec

14

Continue on West Farrall Street

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 · 39 sec · West Main Street

17

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 15.9 miles from Midwest City, OK, or about 17m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 31.7 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 15.9 miles or 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 29m

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 Midwest City, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Midwest City, OK

This is one driving day of about 31.7 miles and 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Midwest City, OK.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Denison, TX

16 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Shawnee, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Shawnee, OK.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.9 mi from Midwest City, OK

Sanger, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Denison, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Midwest City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.79	$4.73	$9.45
midgrade	$4.26	$5.32	$10.63
premium	$4.63	$5.77	$11.54
diesel	$5.42	$6.76	$13.52

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Midwest City, OK

Late night in Midwest City on Saturday

Local time

2:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Shawnee, OK

Late night in Shawnee on Saturday

Local time

2:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof 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

5 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

34m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Midwest City, OK to Shawnee, OK covers 31.7 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Felix Place, Southeast 15th Street, South Douglas Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Midwest City, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.