Origin
Shawnee, OK
Night in Shawnee on Wednesday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shawnee, OK to Woodward, OK
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 23m
Distance
177 mi
285 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 11m
★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m
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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Woodward, OK
Fernando Serrano
Trip Overview
The drive from Shawnee, OK to Woodward, OK covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 23m 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 $27.67 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.5 miles from Shawnee, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 23m drive with frequent turns across 177 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Beard Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Shawnee, OK to Woodward, OK is easy. At 3h 23m 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 Woodward, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Beard Street | — | — |
| West Farrall Street | — | — |
| I 40 | — | — |
| I 40 West | — | — |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Tinker Diagonal | — | — |
| Crosstown Expressway | — | — |
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Beard Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee, OK and Woodward, OK.
1
Start on West Main Street
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto South Beard Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Beard Street
3
Turn right onto West Farrall Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Farrall Street
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
5
Merge slight left
5.0 mi
·
5 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith
7
Keep slight left to continue on OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
8
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Tinker Diagonal
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Tinker Diagonal
10
Continue on Crosstown Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Crosstown Expressway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Crosstown Expressway
12
Continue on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
39 mi
·
40 min
·
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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US 281 Spur North: Geary, Watonga
14
Turn right
482 ft
·
12 sec
15
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
4 min
16
Continue straight
4.6 mi
·
5 min
17
Continue on North Broadway Avenue
14 mi
·
14 min
·
North Broadway Avenue
18
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
55 sec
19
Continue on South Clarence Nash Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Clarence Nash Boulevard
20
Turn left onto West Russworm Street
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
West Russworm Street
21
Continue straight
1.9 mi
·
2 min
22
Continue straight
9.8 mi
·
11 min
23
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
24
Keep slight right
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
25
Keep slight right
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
26
Keep slight right
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
27
Keep slight right
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
28
Keep slight right
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
29
Keep slight right
4.2 mi
·
4 min
30
Continue on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
31
Continue on South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Main Street
32
Continue straight
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
33
Continue straight
1.8 mi
·
2 min
34
Continue straight
24 mi
·
26 min
35
Continue straight
7.1 mi
·
9 min
36
Continue on 9th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street
37
Turn right onto Oklahoma Avenue
69 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oklahoma Avenue
38
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.5 miles from Shawnee, OK, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
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 39 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.5 miles or 1h 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 2h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodward, 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 177 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Shawnee, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.5 mi from Shawnee, OK · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.5 miles from Shawnee, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Woodward, OK
The final approach into Woodward, 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 Woodward, 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
$27.67 one way
$55.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.38 | $60.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.06 | $68.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.08 | $78.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.59 | $8.50 |
| Efficient EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.49 | $7.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.78 | $11.33 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Woodward, OK
Night in Woodward on Wednesday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
18 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
3h 23m 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 Woodward, OK covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Beard Street, West Farrall Street, I 40. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.5 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 $27.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Shawnee, OK to Woodward, OK is easy. At 3h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shawnee, OK to Woodward, OK is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shawnee, OK to Woodward, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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