Origin
Shawnee, OK
Afternoon in Shawnee on Sunday
Local time
2:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, OK to Choctaw, OK
Drive Time
37m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shawnee, OK
cottonbro CG studio
Choctaw, OK
Wasin Pirom
Trip Overview
The drive from Shawnee, OK to Choctaw, OK covers 30.3 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Kickapoo Turnpike, US 177 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.60 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
15.2 miles from Shawnee, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Shawnee, OK to Choctaw, OK covers 30.3 miles and takes about 37m, 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 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in near OK 3W; US 270.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 30.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
6.6 mi into trip
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~9m in
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OK 3W; US 270
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Okl...
8
6.9 mi into trip
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~10m in
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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...
7
17.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Edmond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 170
Toward Edmond
8
25.3 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 62: Harrah, Choctaw
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 138
Toward US 62: Harrah, Choctaw
6
25.6 mi into trip
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~30m in
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US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street
Turn left onto US 62 / Northeast 23rd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Towns Along This Route
Between Shawnee, OK and Choctaw, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith and Edmond.
Fort Smith
6.6 mi in
|
~9m
|
via OK 3W; US 270
Edmond
17.5 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 9.9 mi | 10m |
| Kickapoo Turnpike | 7.2 mi | 6m |
| US 177 | 5 mi | 5m |
| Northeast 23rd Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| OK 3W | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Farrall Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Beard Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Muzzy Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 9.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, OK and Choctaw, 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
9.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 170
Toward Edmond
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 335
7.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Kickapoo Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 138
Toward US 62: Harrah, Choctaw
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto US 62
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Northeast 23rd Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Turn right onto Muzzy Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Muzzy Street
14
Arrive at destination
Muzzy 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 15.2 miles from Shawnee, OK, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.9 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 30.3 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.2 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Choctaw, 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 30.3 miles and 37m.
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 Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway for about 9.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.2 mi from Shawnee, OK · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Shawnee, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Choctaw, OK
The final approach into Choctaw, 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 Choctaw, 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
$4.60 one way
$9.20 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| premium | $4.80 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.50
Kickapoo Turnpike
(7.2 mi)
$0.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Choctaw, OK
Afternoon in Choctaw on Sunday
Local time
2:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
37m 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 Choctaw, OK covers 30.3 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, Kickapoo Turnpike, US 177. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 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 $4.60 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 30.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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 17.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Shawnee, OK and Choctaw, OK, road signs point toward Fort Smith and Edmond.
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