Durant, OK Road Trips
Drivers starting from Durant, OK have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 9-mile quick runs to 235-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Durant, OK spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
234.9 mi
Enid, OK
Quickest Drive
20m
Silo, OK
Plan Around Durant, OK
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Durant, OK is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Durant, OK
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Durant, OK
Driving from Durant, OK
On average, trips departing from Durant, OK run 122 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 29m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 235 miles (4h 38m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Durant, OK are Enid, OK (234.9 mi, 4h 38m) and Silo, OK (9.2 mi, 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OK currently averages around $3.72 per gallon. For the typical 122-mile trip from Durant, OK, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Durant, OK and 3 routes heading into Durant, OK, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 235 miles.
The longest mapped route from Durant, OK covers 235 miles and takes approximately 4h 38m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.
The average route from Durant, OK runs about 122 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.72/gallon for regular), the average 122-mile trip from Durant, OK costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Durant, OK include Enid, OK and Silo, OK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Durant, OK by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
19,209
Median Income
$44,753
Median Home Value
$155,800
Median Age
34.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Durant, OK at a Glance
Founded
1872
Elevation
636 ft
Area
27 mi²
Notable People from Durant, OK
A sampling of people born in Durant, OK.
Ralph Faudree
1939–2015
American mathematician, the provost of the University of Memphis (1939-2015)
Warren Womble
1920–2015
American basketball player and coach (1920–2015)
Joseph D. Sneed
1938–2020
American philosopher (1938-2020)
Joe Dobson
1917–1994
American baseball player (1917-1994)
Charlie Johnson
1984
American football player
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Durant, OK.
Durant Downtown Historic District
historic district in Durant, Oklahoma
Bryan County Courthouse
courthouse in Durant, Oklahoma, United States
Robert E. Lee School
school building in Durant, Oklahoma
Robert Lee Williams Public Library
historic public library in Oklahoma, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q974953), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Durant, OK
Durant is in the Chickasaw Country region of Oklahoma. Teddy and Eleanor Roosevelt once spoke here, even though it was a sundown town. It gained impetus through the railroad and eventually became a major commerce area for the Choctaw Tribe, with their casino and other investments.
1 Three Valley Museum, 401 W Main St (Highway 69/75), ☏ +1 580-920-1907. Tu-F 1PM-5PM. Some little things like a horse and buggy and a tractor for peanut farming. World's Largest Peanut Monument, 201 N 3rd Ave, disputed biggest-sized peanut statue, to pay respect to the lowly peanut farmer. 2 Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 425 W. University Blvd, ☏ +1 580-745-2000. (updated Feb 2025)
1 Choctaw Casino Resort, 4216 S. Hwy 69/75, toll-free: +1 888-652-4628. (updated Feb 2025)
The Choctaw Casino Resort is definitely a principal place of lodging here, with its hotel tower and irregularly shaped pool surrounded by caves and bridges, its dining options and gaming.
Travel tips adapted from Durant 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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