Scenic Drives in Oklahoma
Routes
60
Avg Distance
299 mi
Avg Drive
5h 33m
Destinations
38
Oklahoma's scenic drives offer a variety of terrains, with route scores ranging up to 9. You'll find options from shorter, 7-hour excursions to longer, 18-hour hauls, some reaching over 7,000 feet in elevation. While not known for dramatic mountain ranges, the state's beauty lies in its rolling plains and expansive skies, providing a unique backdrop for exploring.
Fuel snapshot for this state
Regular
$4.24/gal
Diesel: $6.18/gal
Typical trip cost
$42–$172
One-way, ~299 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG
CO₂ per trip
~105 kg
ICE vehicle, one-way average
Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-10-12
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
For a significant adventure, this 1,033-mile drive traverses high-altitude sections with climbs up to 7,157 feet. While it crosses state lines and has park access, it's a long-haul experience with a drive score of 7.
Editor's pick
Broken Arrow, OK → Boise City, OK
This 404-mile route earns a top drive score of 9, featuring hilly terrain and elevation changes up to 4,165 feet. It's a primarily highway experience perfect for covering ground while appreciating the landscape.
Editor's pick
Guymon, OK → Ardmore, OK
Through: Fort Smith
Boasting a drive score of 9, this 360-mile trip focuses on surface roads through gently rolling terrain reaching 3,123 feet. It also includes access to parks for added exploration.
Goodwell, OK → Broken Arrow, OK
Through: Ponca City
Guymon, OK → Bixby, OK
Through: Ponca City → Bartlesville
Broken Arrow, OK → Guymon, OK
Owasso, OK → Guymon, OK
Jenks, OK → Guymon, OK
Copeland, OK → Granite, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Kilpatrick Turnpike West
Broken Bow, OK → Enid, OK
Through: Okmulgee → Tulsa → Sapulpa
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
Guymon, OK → Lawton, OK
Through: Woodward → Altus
Burns Flat, OK → Copeland, OK
Through: Claremore
Norman, OK → Goodwell, OK
Through: Watonga
Altus, OK → Bartlesville, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Sand Springs → Okmulgee
Heavener, OK → Lawton, OK
Through: Dallas
Copeland, OK → Comanche, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton → Amarillo +1 more
Grove, OK → Lawton, OK
Through: Joplin → Pikepass Only → Oklahoma City +1 more
Hooker, OK → Norman, OK
Through: Fort Smith
Lawton, OK → Miami, OK
Through: Claremore
Stillwater, OK → Goodwell, OK
Tulsa, OK → Hollis, OK
Through: Lawton → 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
Stillwater, OK → Hooker, OK
Copeland, OK → Lone Grove, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Drumright → Roff +1 more
Cleora, OK → Lawton, OK
Through: Cash Only → Oklahoma City → Amarillo
Edmond, OK → Broken Bow, OK
Through: Fort Smith → Indian Nation Turnpike South: Mcalester → Dallas
Beaver, OK → Lawton, OK
Through: Woodward → Altus
Copeland, OK → Apache, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton → Amarillo +1 more
Lawton, OK → Arkoma, OK
Guymon, OK → Edmond, OK
Bartlesville, OK → Elk City, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Kilpatrick Turnpike West
Edmond, OK → Hooker, OK
Copeland, OK → Marlow, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton → Amarillo +1 more
Tulsa, OK → Mangum, OK
Through: Kilpatrick Turnpike West → Elk City
Copeland, OK → Weatherford, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Kilpatrick Turnpike West
Hobart, OK → Muskogee, OK
Copeland, OK → Oakland, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Drumright → Tishomingo +1 more
Copeland, OK → Fletcher, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Lawton → Amarillo
Lawton, OK → Roland, OK
Owasso, OK → Frederick, OK
Through: Lawton → Amarillo
Edmond, OK → Idabel, OK
Through: Fort Smith → Indian Nation Turnpike South: Mcalester → Dallas
Kenwood, OK → Lawton, OK
Through: Oklahoma City → Amarillo
Thomas, OK → Copeland, OK
Through: Claremore