Sallisaw, OK Road Trips
With 7 routes heading out and 0 heading in, Sallisaw, OK works well as a modest departure point in the Great Plains. Most drives stay under 118 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Sallisaw, OK head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
161.3 mi
Moore, OK
Quickest Drive
1h 27m
Broken Arrow, OK
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Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
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Sallisaw, OK to Moore, OK
Sallisaw, OK to Midwest City, OK
Sallisaw, OK to Shawnee, OK
Sallisaw, OK to Copeland, OK
Sallisaw, OK to Owasso, OK
Sallisaw, OK to Tulsa, OK
Sallisaw, OK to Broken Arrow, OK
Driving from Sallisaw, OK
The typical drive from Sallisaw, OK covers about 118 miles and takes around 2h 10m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 161 miles (2h 50m), while the shortest is just 82 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Sallisaw, OK include Moore, OK (161.3 mi, 2h 50m), Midwest City, OK (152.9 mi, 2h 41m), Shawnee, OK (128.1 mi, 2h 17m), Copeland, OK (106 mi, 2h 28m), and Owasso, OK (97.9 mi, 1h 45m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OK currently averages around $3.79 per gallon. For the typical 118-mile trip from Sallisaw, OK, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Sallisaw, OK and 0 routes heading into Sallisaw, OK, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 82 to 161 miles.
The longest mapped route from Sallisaw, OK covers 161 miles and takes approximately 2h 50m. Shorter options start at just 82 miles.
The average route from Sallisaw, OK runs about 118 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 10m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.79/gallon for regular), the average 118-mile trip from Sallisaw, OK costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Sallisaw, OK include Moore, OK, Midwest City, OK, Shawnee, OK and Copeland, OK. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Sallisaw, OK by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,553
Median Income
$47,333
Median Home Value
$123,500
Median Age
35.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Sallisaw, OK
Sallisaw is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma and the county seat for Sequoyah County. A town that was designated as the Depression-scene setting at the beginning of The Grapes Of Wrath, an image Sallisaw isn't always terribly proud of.
1 Sequoyah's Cabin, 470288 State Hwy. 101 (3 miles north and seven miles east of Sallisaw), ☏ +1 918 775-2413. Tu-F 9AM-5PM; Sa-Su 2PM-5PM. Home of Sequoyah who invented the Cherokee alphabet. Free. 2 14 Flags Museum, 400 E Cherokee Ave, ☏ +1 918 775-2608. A museum that pays tribute to the 14 different sovereignties that had jurisdiction of some sort over Oklahoma at one point or another, housed in two 19th century cabins and an old railroad depot. (updated Oct 2021) 3 Sallisaw City Park (just under 5 miles west of town on W Cherokee Ave (US Route 64).). A pretty place because it has a waterfall. (updated Oct 2021)
Applegate Cove Marina (I-40 Exit 308, 6.5 miles S on Hwy 59, then 2 miles W at Pier 7 Store), ☏ +1 918 775-4522. Boat ramps and docks, motor repair, limited off-season facilities. Robert S. Kerr Lake & Reservoir (8 mile south on US59), ☏ +1 918 775-4475. Fishing, swimming, picnicking and boat launching. Species of fish include channel catfish, flathead catfish, white crappie, largemouth bass, striped bass, walleye and various sunfish species. Shadow Creek Country Club (S. Wheeler). Golfing at an 18-hole public course with bent grass greens. 1 Brushy Lake State Park, Highway 17 Rte 3, ☏ +1 918 775-6241. More lake recreation, a good place for kayaking. (updated Oct 2021) 2 Tenkiller State Park, 448159 E 979 Dr, Vian, ☏ +1 918 489-5641. One of Oklahoma's most beloved lake parks, with a visitor center, restaurant, swimming pool, lodge and cabins, hiking trails, and nature center. The palisades here and there along the shore and clear water make for fine views and decent scuba diving. (updated Oct 2021) 3 Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, 107993 S 4520 Rd, Vian, ☏ +1 918 773-5251. Lots of reeds and sedges for looking at birds. (updated Oct 2021)
Catfish Hole (South on Hwy 59 at Kerr Lake), ☏ +1 918 775-5801. Wildhorse Mountain Bar-B-Q (3.5 miles South of City on Hwy 59), ☏ +1 918 775-9960, [email protected]. Tu-Sa 10AM-8PM, Su 10AM-6PM, Closed Monday. Barbeque prepared in an outside cooker served fast-food style. Cazadores Mexican Restaurant, 710 S Kerr Blvd, ☏ +1 918 776-0777. Handmade Mexican food.
Aroma's Coffee Shop, 1162 Brown Blvd, ☏ +1 918 774-9417, [email protected]. M-Th 7AM-9PM F-Sa 7AM-10PM. Coffee shop serving cappuccinos, lattes, mochas, soups, salads, sandwiches and lunch specials.
Sallisaw Inn, 2403 E Cherokee St, ☏ +1 918 775-7981. Cable TV, HBO, truck parking. KOA Sallisaw/Fort Smith West, US 59 South, ☏ +1 918 775-2792, toll-free: +1-800-562-2797, fax: +1 918 775-2774, [email protected]. Peaceful, shady, pull-through sites for RVs and shady, grassy sites for tents. Propane and dump station on site. Three Kamping Kabins with heat/AC available. Catch-and-release fishing pond, large clean restrooms, laundry facilities. Motel 6, 1300 E Cherokee, ☏ +1 918 775-6000, fax: +1 918 775-6026. Ground floor rooms. The Blue Ribbon Inn, 706 S Kerr Blvd, ☏ +1 918-208-0095, [email protected]. Blue Jay Inn and Suites, 1700 W Cherokee St, ☏ +1 918-775-4406. Offering a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, whirlpool suites with king beds, restaurant, guest laundry and truck and bus parking. Quality Inn, 710 S Kerr Blvd, ☏ +1 918 774-0400, toll-free: +1-800-771-7171, fax: +1 918 774-0401. Super 8 Motel, 924 S Kerr Blvd, ☏ +1 918 775-8900, toll-free: +1-800-800-8000, fax: +1 918 775-8900. Truck parking, expanded cable TV and outdoor pool. Golden Spur Inn, 601 S Kerr Blvd, ☏ +1 918 775-4443.
About 30 minutes driving west of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Located along Interstate 40 and Hwy US 64 that runs East-West. North-South access via Hwy US 59.
Travel tips adapted from Sallisaw on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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