Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
94.6 mi
152 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Lone Grove, OK
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The drive from Shawnee, OK to Lone Grove, OK covers 94.6 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 177, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, OK 7 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 48.1 miles on US 177. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.79 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.
Midpoint
47.3 miles from Shawnee, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 94.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 94.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 177 and World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 48.1 miles on US 177.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 177 and World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 26.5 miles in near US 177; OK 59.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 26.5 miles (US 177; OK 59): Lane positioning matters here; at 59 miles (OK 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 65.6 miles (US 77 / South D Street): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 177; OK 59
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto OK 7
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 77 / South D Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 70 West: Waurika, Lone Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Blackberry Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 177 | 48.1 mi | 57m |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 19.3 mi | 19m |
| OK 7 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| West Broadway Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Chickasaw Turnpike | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| South Gordon Cooper Drive | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| OK 3W | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| US 77 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, OK and Lone Grove, OK.
Start on West Main Street
Turn right onto US 270 Business
Continue on South Gordon Cooper Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 177; US 270; OK 3W
Continue on US 177; OK 3W
Continue on OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
Continue on US 177; OK 59
Turn right onto US 177; OK 59
Take the ramp onto OK 7 Spur
Merge onto OK 7 Spur
Turn right onto OK 7
Turn left onto US 77
Continue on US 77
Continue on US 77
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 35
Take the exit
Merge onto US 70
Continue on US 70
Continue on US 70
Turn right onto Blackberry Street
Turn left onto Ash Street
Arrive at 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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.3 miles or 59m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lone Grove, 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 94.6 miles and 1h 57m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.3 mi from Shawnee, OK · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 47.3 miles from Shawnee, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lone Grove, 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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Recreation Area
Springs, streams, lakes - whatever its form, water is the attraction at Chickasaw National Recreation Area.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Regular Gas
$14.79 one way
$29.58 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.20 | $36.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.89 | $41.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.26
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
$15
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.28 | $3.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.24 | $6.05 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (67% 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
Late night in Shawnee on Saturday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Lone Grove on Saturday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
58°F
Davis, OK
47 mi in
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
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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