Origin
Shawnee, OK
Afternoon in Shawnee on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, OK to Ada, OK
Drive Time
58m
Distance
46.3 mi
74 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Shawnee, OK
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Ada, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shawnee, OK to Ada, OK covers 46.3 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on OK 3W, US 177, South Gordon Cooper Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.5 miles on OK 3W. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.03 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
23.1 miles from Shawnee, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Shawnee, OK to Ada, OK covers 46.3 miles and takes about 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
OK 3W is the longest continuous segment at about 22.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
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.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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US 270 Business / South Beard Street
Turn right onto US 270 Business / South Beard Street
Navigation decision point
3
4 mi into trip
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~7m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
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~8m in
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US 177; US 270; OK 3W
Merge onto US 177; US 270; OK 3W
Merge point - match speed before joining
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 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
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
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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
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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
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US 177; US 270; OK 3W
6
Continue on US 177; OK 3W
16 mi
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18 min
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US 177; OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
2.7 mi
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3 min
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OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
8
Continue on US 177; OK 59
3.2 mi
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4 min
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US 177; OK 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Continue on OK 3W
8.8 mi
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9 min
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OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on OK 3W
3.9 mi
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4 min
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OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on OK 3W
7.0 mi
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9 min
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OK 3W
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
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 23.1 miles from Shawnee, OK, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 46.3 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.1 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ada, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Shawnee, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shawnee, OK
This is one driving day of about 46.3 miles and 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shawnee, 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.
The longest stretch is on OK 3W for about 22.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.1 mi from Shawnee, OK · 29m into the drive
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 46.3 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.
Arriving in Ada, OK
The final approach into Ada, 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 Ada, OK.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.03 one way
$14.06 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.75 | $15.51 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
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
Afternoon in Ada on Sunday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
56°F
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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.
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
24 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Shawnee, OK to Ada, OK covers 46.3 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are OK 3W, US 177, South Gordon Cooper Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.1 miles from Shawnee, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.03 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.
The drive from Shawnee, OK to Ada, OK is easy. At 58m with 42% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Shawnee, OK to Ada, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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