Origin
Shawnee, OK
Morning in Shawnee on Friday
Local time
8:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, OK to Guthrie, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
64.2 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Guthrie, OK
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shawnee, OK to Guthrie, OK covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, Tinker Diagonal for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.9 miles on Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 64.2 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.
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
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 64.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 6.6 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 23.5 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
|
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...
6
23.5 mi into trip
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~28m in
|
I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
34.6 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 153
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
7
59.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
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US 77
Take the exit onto US 77 toward US 77 North: Guthrie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 153
Toward US 77 North: Guthrie
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Shawnee, OK to Guthrie, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
6.6 mi in
|
~9m
|
via OK 3W; US 270
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 15.9 mi | 17m |
| World War II Veterans Memorial Highway | 15.8 mi | 16m |
| Tinker Diagonal | 11.2 mi | 13m |
| US 177 | 5 mi | 5m |
| US 77 | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Shannon Miller Parkway | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
— 15.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, OK and Guthrie, 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 left at fork onto I 40; US 270
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 153
Toward I 35 North, US 62 East: Wichita
11
Merge onto I 35; US 62
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on I 35
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 North, I 44 East, OK 66 East
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on I 35; OK 66
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on I 35; US 77
10 mi
·
10 min
·
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto US 77
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
US 77
Exit 153
Toward US 77 North: Guthrie
Use the slight left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
US 77
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.1 mi from Shawnee, OK · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Shawnee, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Guthrie, OK
The final approach into Guthrie, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.04 one way
$20.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.35 | $24.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Guthrie, OK
Morning in Guthrie on Friday
Local time
8:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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
3 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 18m 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 Guthrie, OK covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway, World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, Tinker Diagonal. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.1 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 $10.04 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.2 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 23.5 miles (I 40; US 270 / Tinker Diagonal): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Shawnee, OK to Guthrie, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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