Fall Road Trips in Oklahoma
Routes
30
Avg Distance
316 mi
Avg Drive
5h 51m
Destinations
18
Oklahoma in the fall means crisp air and vibrant colors across 30 routes, averaging 315 miles and nearly 6 hours. Experience drives with scores up to 9 and high-altitude sections reaching over 7,000 feet. While EV charging infrastructure is still developing, these trips offer a great way to see the state's autumnal beauty.
Fuel snapshot for this state
Regular
$3.75/gal
Diesel: $4.80/gal
Typical trip cost
$39–$153
One-way, ~316 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG
CO₂ per trip
~111 kg
ICE vehicle, one-way average
Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-07-13
Climate through the year: Oklahoma
Oklahoma peaks at around 93°F in Jul and cools to 49°F / 27°F in Jan. Wettest month is May at ~5.3 in of rain. Table highlights Fall months.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Rain in | Snow in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 27 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| Feb | 54 | 31 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Mar | 63 | 40 | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| Apr | 71 | 48 | 3.6 | — |
| May | 79 | 58 | 5.3 | — |
| Jun | 88 | 66 | 4.5 | — |
| Jul | 93 | 70 | 3.6 | — |
| Aug | 92 | 69 | 3.6 | — |
| Sep peak | 84 | 62 | 3.7 | — |
| Oct peak | 73 | 49 | 3.3 | — |
| Nov peak | 61 | 38 | 1.7 | 0.5 |
| Dec | 50 | 30 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for OK — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.
Planning Tips
- Check the weather forecast for your route, not just your origin and destination.
- Bring layers for shoulder-season travel — mornings and evenings can be much cooler than midday.
- Oklahoma routes can vary in condition depending on the time of year. Check for construction zones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fall Routes
Editor's pick
The Village, OK → Colorado City, AZ
This long-haul drive reaches a significant 7,157 feet, offering high-altitude climbs and access to parks. It's the most extensive option in this selection, spanning 1033 miles.
Editor's pick
Goodwell, OK → Broken Arrow, OK
Through: Ponca City
With a high drive score of 9 and gently rolling terrain, this 351-mile route is a solid choice for exploring Oklahoma's landscape.
Editor's pick
Broken Arrow, OK → Guymon, OK
This mostly highway route also boasts a drive score of 9, covering 341 miles through gently rolling terrain. It provides a well-rounded experience of the state's fall scenery.
Owasso, OK → Guymon, OK
Goodwell, OK → Lawton, OK
Through: Loop 335
Copeland, OK → Buffalo, OK
Through: Enid → Tulsa → Tulsa International Airport
Idabel, OK → Enid, OK
Through: Okmulgee → Tulsa → Sapulpa
Snyder, OK → Copeland, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Claremore
Guymon, OK → Shawnee, OK
Copeland, OK → Elk City, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Kilpatrick Turnpike West
Beaver, OK → Broken Arrow, OK
Through: Ponca City → Okmulgee → Oklahoma City
Burns Flat, OK → Copeland, OK
Through: Claremore
Altus, OK → Bartlesville, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Sand Springs → Okmulgee
Heavener, OK → Lawton, OK
Through: Dallas
Grove, OK → Lawton, OK
Through: Joplin → Pikepass Only → Oklahoma City +1 more
Hooker, OK → Norman, OK
Through: Fort Smith
Stillwater, OK → Goodwell, OK
Miami, OK → Lawton, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Amarillo
Westville, OK → Lawton, OK
Through: Dallas
Carnegie, OK → Copeland, OK
Through: Claremore
Lawton, OK → Copeland, OK
Through: Claremore
Broken Bow, OK → Stillwater, OK
Through: Tecumseh
Edmond, OK → Goodwell, OK
Copeland, OK → Central High, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton → Amarillo +1 more
Muskogee, OK → Altus, OK
Through: Dallas → Lawton
Lawton, OK → Broken Bow, OK
Through: Ardmore → Paris
Pocola, OK → Lawton, OK
Through: Dallas
Mangum, OK → Broken Arrow, OK
Through: Woodward → Joplin
Copeland, OK → Bray, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton → Amarillo +1 more
Copeland, OK → Lone Grove, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Drumright → Roff +1 more