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Fall Road Trips in Oklahoma

Routes

30

Avg Distance

295 mi

Avg Drive

5h 25m

Destinations

28

Oklahoma in the fall offers a diverse driving experience, with 30 routes averaging 294 miles and over 5 hours. You'll find drives with high-altitude sections reaching over 7,000 feet, alongside gentler, rolling terrains. EV charging is generally excellent, with some routes boasting over 40 DC fast chargers, perfect for longer excursions.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$4.22/gal

Diesel: $5.35/gal

Typical trip cost

$38–$172

One-way, ~295 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~103 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-06-01

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

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Oklahoma that work well for fall travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 295 miles).
Current regular gas averages $4.22/gallon in Oklahoma (week of 2026-06-01). Diesel: $5.35/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $38 and $172. Source: US Energy Information Administration.
Across Sep, Oct, Nov, Oklahoma typically sees daytime highs in the 61–84°F range with about 2.9 in of rain per month on average. Based on NOAA 1991–2020 monthly climate normals.
Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.
Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Fall Routes

Editor's pick

The Village, OK → Colorado City, AZ

1033.2 mi 18h 51m Score: 7/10 ~$172 fuel
5 tricky spots

This long-haul drive is notable for its significant elevation changes, peaking at 7,157 feet, and offers excellent EV coverage with 40 DC fast chargers along its 1,033-mile stretch.

Editor's pick

Goodwell, OK → Broken Arrow, OK

351.3 mi 6h 47m Score: 9/10 ~$61 fuel

Through: Ponca City

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Standing out with a drive score of 9, this 351-mile trip navigates gently rolling terrain primarily on surface roads, making for a scenic local exploration.

Editor's pick

Goodwell, OK → Lawton, OK

324.8 mi 6h Score: 9/10 ~$57 fuel

Through: Loop 335

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Another route with a high drive score of 9, this 324-mile journey mainly uses highways, traversing gently rolling terrain with a maximum elevation of 3,608 feet.

Copeland, OK → Buffalo, OK

321.7 mi 6h 1m Score: 9/10 ~$56 fuel

Through: Enid → Tulsa → Tulsa International Airport

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Idabel, OK → Enid, OK

317 mi 5h 45m Score: 10/10 ~$53 fuel

Through: Okmulgee → Tulsa → Sapulpa

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Guymon, OK → Shawnee, OK

301.5 mi 5h 52m Score: 9/10 ~$50 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Copeland, OK → Elk City, OK

300.4 mi 5h 18m Score: 10/10 ~$52 fuel

Through: Oklahoma City → Kilpatrick Turnpike West

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Altus, OK → Bartlesville, OK

288.4 mi 5h 19m Score: 9/10 ~$50 fuel

Through: Oklahoma City → Sand Springs → Okmulgee

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Broken Bow, OK → Stillwater, OK

273.3 mi 4h 55m Score: 10/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Tecumseh

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Copeland, OK → Central High, OK

271.8 mi 5h Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton → Amarillo +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Muskogee, OK → Altus, OK

270 mi 4h 51m Score: 10/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Dallas → Lawton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Lawton, OK → Broken Bow, OK

269.2 mi 5h 11m Score: 9/10 ~$47 fuel

Through: Ardmore → Paris

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Copeland, OK → Bray, OK

267.2 mi 4h 53m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton → Amarillo +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Copeland, OK → Lone Grove, OK

265.6 mi 4h 59m Score: 9/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Oklahoma City → Drumright → Roff +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Copeland, OK → Apache, OK

263.2 mi 4h 54m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton → Amarillo +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Lawton, OK → Arkoma, OK

263 mi 4h 38m Score: 9/10 ~$44 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Bartlesville, OK → Elk City, OK

261.9 mi 4h 44m Score: 9/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Oklahoma City → Kilpatrick Turnpike West

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Tulsa, OK → Mangum, OK

258.9 mi 4h 36m Score: 9/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Kilpatrick Turnpike West → Elk City

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Copeland, OK → Weatherford, OK

258.6 mi 4h 33m Score: 9/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Oklahoma City → Kilpatrick Turnpike West

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Copeland, OK → Oakland, OK

258.3 mi 4h 53m Score: 9/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Oklahoma City → Drumright → Tishomingo +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Copeland, OK → Fletcher, OK

256.8 mi 4h 41m Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton → Amarillo

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Broken Arrow, OK → Buffalo, OK

251.7 mi 4h 48m Score: 9/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Joplin

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Altus, OK → Bixby, OK

249 mi 4h 32m Score: 9/10 ~$41 fuel

Through: Oklahoma City → Broken Arrow → Joplin

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Copeland, OK → Anadarko, OK

249 mi 4h 29m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton → Amarillo +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Enid, OK → Pocola, OK

239.8 mi 4h 19m Score: 9/10 ~$40 fuel

Through: Ponca City → Okmulgee → Oklahoma City +3 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Lawton, OK → Sallisaw, OK

238.8 mi 4h 11m Score: 10/10 ~$40 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Muskogee, OK → Alva, OK

238 mi 4h 32m Score: 9/10 ~$40 fuel

Through: Joplin

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Copeland, OK → Pauls Valley, OK

232.5 mi 4h 21m Score: 9/10 ~$39 fuel

Through: Oklahoma City → Drumright

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Copeland, OK → Watonga, OK

231 mi 4h 32m Score: 9/10 ~$38 fuel

Through: Oklahoma City → Drumright

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Copeland, OK → Chickasha, OK

230.9 mi 4h 5m Score: 8/10 ~$38 fuel

Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton → Amarillo

5 tricky spots High drive quality

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