Scenic Drives in Oklahoma
Routes
60
Avg Distance
252 mi
Avg Drive
4h 38m
Destinations
53
Oklahoma offers a variety of drives, from long-haul adventures to shorter excursions across the state. With 60 routes averaging 251 miles and nearly 4.5 hours, drivers can explore diverse landscapes. The drives here feature elevations up to 7,157 feet and varied terrain. This collection highlights routes with high drive scores, significant elevation changes, and access to natural areas.
Fuel snapshot for this state
Regular
$4.22/gal
Diesel: $5.35/gal
Typical trip cost
$32–$172
One-way, ~252 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG
CO₂ per trip
~88 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.
| 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 | 84 | 62 | 3.7 | — |
| Oct | 73 | 49 | 3.3 | — |
| Nov | 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
- Scenic routes often have fewer gas stations and services. Top off your tank before heading into mountainous or rural stretches.
- Budget extra time for scenic drives — pulling over for views, photos, and short hikes is half the point.
- Check weather conditions for mountain passes and high-elevation stretches, especially in shoulder seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Top Scenic Routes
Editor's pick
The Village, OK → Colorado City, AZ
This extensive route reaches a drive score of 7, navigating high-altitude sections with notable climbs. It's a journey across states, covering over 1,000 miles and reaching elevations as high as 7,157 feet, with opportunities to explore parks along the way.
Editor's pick
Goodwell, OK → Broken Arrow, OK
Through: Ponca City
Achieving a strong drive score of 9, this trip primarily uses surface roads. The route traverses gently rolling terrain across Oklahoma, offering a solid driving experience without extreme elevation changes.
Editor's pick
Goodwell, OK → Lawton, OK
Through: Loop 335
Scoring a 9, this primarily highway route spans over 300 miles within Oklahoma. Drivers will encounter gently rolling terrain as they make their way across the state, reaching a maximum elevation of 3,608 feet.
Copeland, OK → Buffalo, OK
Through: Enid → Tulsa → Tulsa International Airport
Idabel, OK → Enid, OK
Through: Okmulgee → Tulsa → Sapulpa
Guymon, OK → Shawnee, OK
Copeland, OK → Elk City, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Kilpatrick Turnpike West
Altus, OK → Bartlesville, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Sand Springs → Okmulgee
Broken Bow, OK → Stillwater, OK
Through: Tecumseh
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
Copeland, OK → Bray, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton → Amarillo +1 more
Copeland, OK → Lone Grove, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Drumright → Roff +1 more
Copeland, OK → Apache, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton → Amarillo +1 more
Lawton, OK → Arkoma, OK
Bartlesville, OK → Elk City, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Kilpatrick Turnpike West
Tulsa, OK → Mangum, OK
Through: Kilpatrick Turnpike West → Elk City
Copeland, OK → Weatherford, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Kilpatrick Turnpike West
Copeland, OK → Oakland, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Drumright → Tishomingo +1 more
Copeland, OK → Fletcher, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton → Amarillo
Broken Arrow, OK → Buffalo, OK
Through: Joplin
Altus, OK → Bixby, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Broken Arrow → Joplin
Copeland, OK → Anadarko, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton → Amarillo +1 more
Enid, OK → Pocola, OK
Through: Ponca City → Okmulgee → Oklahoma City +3 more
Lawton, OK → Sallisaw, OK
Muskogee, OK → Alva, OK
Through: Joplin
Copeland, OK → Pauls Valley, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Drumright
Copeland, OK → Watonga, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Drumright
Copeland, OK → Chickasha, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton → Amarillo
Copeland, OK → Minco, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Kilpatrick Turnpike West → Chickasha +1 more
Lawton, OK → Barnsdall, OK
Through: Sand Springs
Copeland, OK → Durant, OK
Lawton, OK → Fort Gibson, OK
Copeland, OK → Lexington, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton
Broken Arrow, OK → Walters, OK
Through: Lawton → Amarillo → Wichita Falls
Copeland, OK → Purcell, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton
Enid, OK → Muldrow, OK
Through: Ponca City → Okmulgee → Oklahoma City +2 more
Stillwater, OK → Hugo, OK
Through: Indian Nation Turnpike South: Mcalester → Dallas
Broken Arrow, OK → Burns Flat, OK
Through: Kilpatrick Turnpike West
Copeland, OK → Caddo, OK
Elk City, OK → Jenks, OK
Enid, OK → Stilwell, OK
Through: Ponca City → Okmulgee → Oklahoma City +3 more
Tulsa, OK → Waurika, OK
Through: Lawton → Amarillo → Chickasha
Lawton, OK → Coweta, OK
Through: Broken Arrow → Joplin
Bartlesville, OK → Anadarko, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton → Amarillo +1 more
Ardmore, OK → Claremore, OK
Through: Seminole → Mcalester
Broken Arrow, OK → Carnegie, OK
Through: Lawton → Amarillo → Anadarko +1 more
Ardmore, OK → Ponca City, OK
Through: Fort Smith
Enid, OK → Tishomingo, OK
Through: Kilpatrick Turnpike → Duncan → Sulphur +1 more
Enid, OK → Texanna, OK
Through: Ponca City → Okmulgee → Oklahoma City +5 more
Edmond, OK → Arkoma, OK
Through: Fort Smith
Copeland, OK → Byng, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Drumright
Enid, OK → Wilson, OK
Through: Kilpatrick Turnpike → Lone Grove
Copeland, OK → Crescent, OK
Through: Enid → Tulsa → Tulsa International Airport
Edmond, OK → Panama, OK
Through: Fort Smith → Poteau
Muskogee, OK → Lone Grove, OK
Through: Seminole → Roff → Sulphur
Bartlesville, OK → Pauls Valley, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Drumright
Enid, OK → Warner, OK
Through: Ponca City → Okmulgee → Oklahoma City +2 more
Muskogee, OK → Anadarko, OK
Through: Dallas → Lawton → Chickasha