Summer Road Trips in Oklahoma
Routes
30
Avg Distance
334 mi
Avg Drive
6h 15m
Destinations
19
Oklahoma in the summer offers drives that range from the mostly highway experience of northeastern OK to the gently rolling terrain of the panhandle. With 30 routes averaging 329 miles and nearly 7 hours, you'll find plenty of ground to cover. Expect drives with a score of up to 9, featuring high-altitude sections reaching over 7,000 feet, and many routes with park access.
Fuel snapshot for this state
Regular
$4.24/gal
Diesel: $6.28/gal
Typical trip cost
$46–$172
One-way, ~334 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG
CO₂ per trip
~117 kg
ICE vehicle, one-way average
Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-10-19
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 Summer 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 peak | 88 | 66 | 4.5 | — |
| Jul peak | 93 | 70 | 3.6 | — |
| Aug peak | 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
- Carry extra water — summer heat in the car and at rest stops dehydrates faster than you think.
- Start drives early or late to avoid peak afternoon heat, especially through desert or plains stretches.
- Check your tire pressure before long summer drives — hot pavement increases blowout risk with underinflated tires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Summer Routes
Editor's pick
The Village, OK → Colorado City, AZ
This long-haul drive hits a drive score of 7, taking you through high-altitude sections with notable climbs up to 7,157 feet, providing a significant change in scenery for those looking to go the distance.
Editor's pick
Broken Arrow, OK → Boise City, OK
Scoring a 9, this mostly highway route covers 404 miles across hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes, topping out at 4,165 feet, offering a solid day of driving within the state.
Editor's pick
Guymon, OK → Ardmore, OK
Through: Fort Smith
With a drive score of 9, this trip utilizes mostly surface roads over 360 miles, traversing gently rolling terrain with a maximum elevation of 3,123 feet, and includes access to parks.
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