Origin
Shawnee, OK
Afternoon in Shawnee on Wednesday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
74.4 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
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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The drive from Shawnee, OK to Chickasha, OK covers 74.4 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Beard Street, West Farrall Street, I 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.63 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
37.2 miles from Shawnee, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 74.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Shawnee, OK to Chickasha, OK is easy. At 1h 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shawnee, OK to Chickasha, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Beard Street | — | — |
| West Farrall Street | — | — |
| I 40 | — | — |
| I 40 West | — | — |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Southeast Expressway | — | — |
| Southwest Expressway | — | — |
| I 44 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, OK and Chickasha, OK.
Start on West Main Street
Turn right onto South Beard Street
Turn right onto West Farrall Street
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith
Keep slight left to continue on OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
Continue on Southwest Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 West, US 62 West: Lawton
Merge slight right onto Will Rogers Expressway
Continue on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Chickasha, Anadarko
Turn right onto Carpenter Drive
Continue on East Choctaw Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 16 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.2 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chickasha, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Shawnee, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Shawnee, OK
This is one driving day of about 74.4 miles and 1h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.2 mi from Shawnee, OK · 41m into the drive
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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Shawnee, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Chickasha, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.63 one way
$23.26 round trip
| 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 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Shawnee on Wednesday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Chickasha on Wednesday
Local time
3:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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