Duncan, OK Road Trips
Duncan, OK serves as a quiet starting point in the Great Plains, connecting drivers to 5 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 32-mile quick runs to 213-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Duncan, OK spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
212.7 mi
Muskogee, OK
Quickest Drive
41m
Lawton, OK
Plan Around Duncan, OK
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Duncan, OK is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Duncan, OK
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Duncan, OK
Driving from Duncan, OK
Expect an average of 118 miles and about 2h 16m behind the wheel when leaving Duncan, OK. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 213 miles (3h 54m), while the shortest is just 32 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Duncan, OK are Muskogee, OK (212.7 mi, 3h 54m), Bixby, OK (191.5 mi, 3h 35m), Oklahoma City, OK (80.5 mi, 1h 37m), Norman, OK (75.4 mi, 1h 33m), and Lawton, OK (32.2 mi, 41m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OK currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 118-mile trip from Duncan, OK, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Duncan, OK and 1 routes heading into Duncan, OK, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 32 to 213 miles.
The longest mapped route from Duncan, OK covers 213 miles and takes approximately 3h 54m. Shorter options start at just 32 miles.
The average route from Duncan, OK runs about 118 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 118-mile trip from Duncan, OK costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Duncan, OK include Muskogee, OK, Bixby, OK, Oklahoma City, OK and Norman, OK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Duncan, OK by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
22,872
Median Income
$57,020
Median Home Value
$125,800
Median Age
40.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Duncan, OK
Duncan is in the Great Plains Country region of southwest Oklahoma, known as the "Crepe Myrtle Capital of Oklahoma" and as the place of origin of the petrochemical giant Halliburton. This article also covers the nearby town of Marlow.
1 Chisholm Trail Heritage Center & Garis Gallery of the American West, 2150 Chisholm Trail Pkwy, ☏ +1 580-252-6692. Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM, Su 1-5PM. A well done museum about the historic Chisholm Trail. (updated Feb 2025) Stephens County Historical Museum, 1402 W Beech St, ☏ +1 580-252-0717. Located in a former armory and dealing with the life and times of Duncan. Rock Island 905 Railroad Museum, 314 N 15th St, ☏ +1 580-252-0717. Pays tribute to the railroad history of Duncan.
1 Chisholm Trail Casino, 7807 N. Highway 81, ☏ +1 580-255-1668. 24/7. This casino has a colorful frontier facade and games inside range from e-games to table games (Texas Hold'em, Blackjack, 3-Card Poker). Amenities include gift shop, bar and restaurant. (updated Feb 2025) Independence Day Celebration, Main Street & Redbud Park, Marlow (10 miles N of Duncan), ☏ +1 580-265-4511. The town's annual Fourth of July celebration includes an Indepence Day-themed parade, antique car and tractor show and a community party in the park. Fireworks are shot off after dusk. Free.
Aces Sports Grill, 7807 N. Highway 81 (Inside Chisholm Trail Casino), ☏ +1 580 255-1668. Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-11PM. Full-service restaurant is open 7 days a week. The food is typical "sports grill" food, including nachos, burgers, onion rings and wings. The bar is also a great spot for game viewing with several large TVs. (updated Aug 2015) Tim's Place, 118 E Main St, ☏ +1 580-252-9497. Comfort foods. Giuseppe's, 203 West Main Marlow (10 miles N of Duncan), ☏ +1 580 658-2148. Th-Sa 11AM-8PM. A locally-owned restaurant serving traditional Italian dishes including lasagna, rigatoni, other types of pasta, etc. The restaurant sells their own private label wines and dressing. Features include an intimate private dining room in the back of the restaurant called the "Broom Closet." (updated Feb 2023)
SureStay by Best Western Duncan, 3929 US-81 (Hwy 81 & Plato), ☏ +1 580 252-0810, fax: +1 580 252-0810. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. Quality Inn Duncan Hwy 81, 1015 US-81, ☏ +1 580-606-6662. Aww, indoor pool, so inviting, especially if it snows. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Duncan, an IHG Hotel, 1520 W Apollo Dr, ☏ +1 580-251-9627.
Travel tips adapted from Duncan (Oklahoma) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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