Origin
Tahona, OK
Late night in Tahona on Friday
Local time
3:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tahona, OK to Shady Point, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tahona, OK
cottonbro CG studio
Shady Point, OK
Diana ✨
Trip Overview
The drive from Tahona, OK to Shady Point, OK covers 7.1 miles and takes about 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road D1275, Kentucky Avenue, Tecumseh for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.5 miles on County Road D1275. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 11m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 11m drive with frequent turns across 7.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road D1275 is the longest continuous segment at about 3.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near County Road D1275.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (County Road D1275): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 59; US 271 / Kentucky Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (Wheelus Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
County Road D1275
Turn left onto County Road D1275
Navigation decision point
7
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 59; US 271 / Kentucky Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 59; US 271 / Kentucky Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Wheelus Street
Turn left onto Wheelus Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Waterfield Street
Turn right onto Waterfield Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road D1275 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Kentucky Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Tecumseh | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Wheelus Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Waterfield Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road D1275
— 3.5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tahona, OK and Shady Point, OK.
1
Start on this road
134 ft
·
2 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on this road
409 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
3
Turn left onto County Road D1275
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road D1275
4
Continue on Tecumseh
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tecumseh
5
At end of road, turn left onto US 59; US 271
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Kentucky Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto Wheelus Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Wheelus Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Wheelus Street
336 ft
·
8 sec
·
Wheelus Street
8
Turn right onto Waterfield Street
74 ft
·
1 sec
·
Waterfield Street
9
Arrive at destination
Waterfield Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.37 | $2.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Shady Point, OK
Late night in Shady Point on Friday
Local time
3:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
1 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
11m 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 Tahona, OK to Shady Point, OK covers 7.1 miles and takes about 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road D1275, Kentucky Avenue, Tecumseh. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.6 miles from Tahona, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.11 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 straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (County Road D1275): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 59; US 271 / Kentucky Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles (Wheelus Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Tahona, OK to Shady Point, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More from Tahona, OK
Explore more options from Tahona, OK or browse trips ending in Shady Point, OK.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OK road trips.