Origin
Afton, OK
Late night in Afton on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Afton, OK to Picher (historical), OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Afton, OK
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Picher (historical), OK
Christian Wasserfallen
Trip Overview
This 24.4-mile journey from Afton, OK to Picher, OK is a quick trip, clocking in at just 34 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, allowing you to easily explore both locations without needing an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes the Will Rogers Turnpike and US 69, with 89% of the drive on highways, making it a straightforward drive. With an estimated fuel cost of $4, this is a budget-friendly excursion. You'll be traversing the Great Plains region throughout this drive, experiencing the characteristic open landscapes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Turnpike | 10.8 mi | 10m |
| Industrial Parkway | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| US 69 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| US 60 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 1st Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 59 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East A Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Will Rogers Turnpike
— 10.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Afton, OK and Picher (historical), OK.
1
Start on South Main Street
85 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 1st Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
350 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
·
US 60; US 69; US Historic 66
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on US 59; US 69; US Historic 66
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 59; US 69; US Historic 66
Toward US 59 North, US 69 North: Miami
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Use the sharp right lane.
8
Turn straight onto US 60
512 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 60
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 44: Tulsa, Joplin
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward PIKEPASS Only
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 44 East: Joplin
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 44
11 mi
·
10 min
·
Will Rogers Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 313
Toward OK 10: Miami
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Cash Only
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on OK 69A
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Industrial Parkway
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 69; US Historic 66
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 69; US Historic 66
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto US 69
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
US 69
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto East A Street
54 ft
·
1 sec
·
East A Street
19
Arrive at destination
East A Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 60; US 69; US Historic 66 / Southeast 1st Street
Turn right onto US 60; US 69; US Historic 66 / Southeast 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PIKEPASS Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PIKEPASS Only
7
14.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward OK 10: Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 313
Toward OK 10: Miami
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Cash Only
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Cash Only
7
20.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 69; US Historic 66
At end of road, turn right onto US 69; US Historic 66
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.81 one way
$7.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.54
Will Rogers Turnpike
(10.8 mi)
$0.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Picher (historical), OK
Late night in Picher (historical) on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 89% of your time spent on faster roads like the Will Rogers Turnpike and US 69. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.8 miles on the Will Rogers Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While much of the route is on highways, you will transition to Industrial Parkway and US 69, which may offer a slightly different driving experience as you approach your destination. This drive is characterized by its efficiency rather than winding scenic byways.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on Will Rogers Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Will Rogers Turnpike and Industrial Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60; US 69; US Historic 66 / Southeast 1st Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 24.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60; US 69; US Historic 66 / Southeast 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
823 ft
785 ft
Total Climb
96 ft
Total Descent
62 ft
Highest Point
823 ft
~24.4 mi in
Elevation Range
38 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Afton, OK and Picher (historical), OK, road signs point toward Joplin, Pikepass Only and Cash Only.
Joplin
3 mi in
|
~4m
Pikepass Only
3.6 mi in
|
~6m
Cash Only
15.4 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on Will Rogers Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.54 in tolls one way, starting with Will Rogers Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Picher (historical), OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60; US 69; US Historic 66 / Southeast 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Picher (historical), OK before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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