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Trip from Allen, OK to Union Valley, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

34m

Distance

19.2 mi

31 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Allen, OK, OK

Allen, OK

Wasin Pirom

Downtown Union Valley, OK, OK

Union Valley, OK

Joseph Russo

Trip Overview

Allen, OK to Union Valley, OK is 19.2 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Captain Otho Butler Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a quick journey between two points in Oklahoma. It's a local drive, meaning you'll likely encounter more turns and community roads than major highways. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for other activities before or after. Consider this route if you need a straightforward connection between these two locations without a significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Captain Otho Butler Memorial Highway 12.9 mi 19m
Lovelady Road 3.2 mi 7m
N3610 Road 2.3 mi 5m
CR N3610 0.3 mi 1m
North Easton Street 0.3 mi <1m
East Broadway Street 0.2 mi <1m
Creek 3610 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Captain Otho Butler Memorial Highway — 12.9 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Allen, OK and Union Valley, OK.

1

Start on East Broadway Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Broadway Street
2

Turn right onto OK 48

0.3 mi · 36 sec · North Easton Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3

At end of road, turn left onto OK 1

13 mi · 19 min · Captain Otho Butler Memorial Highway
4

Turn left onto Creek 3610

211 ft · 5 sec · Creek 3610
5

Continue on Lovelady Road

2.5 mi · 6 min · Lovelady Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
6

Continue on N3610 Road

2.3 mi · 5 min · N3610 Road
7

Continue on Lovelady Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lovelady Road
8

Turn straight onto CR N3610

0.3 mi · 1 min · CR N3610
9

Arrive at destination

CR N3610

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | OK 48 / North Easton Street

Turn right onto OK 48 / North Easton Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | OK 1 / Captain Otho Butler Memorial Highway

At end of road, turn left onto OK 1 / Captain Otho Butler Memorial Highway

Navigation decision point

4
13.3 mi into trip | ~20m in | Creek 3610

Turn left onto Creek 3610

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.02 one way

$6.04 round trip

$3.99/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $3.35 $6.69
premium $4.74 $3.58 $7.16
diesel $5.91 $4.47 $8.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.8 0 $2.02 $0.92
Efficient EV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77
EV Truck/SUV 7.7 0 $2.69 $1.23

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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.

Forecast as of Sep 17, 2026

Origin

Allen, OK

Afternoon in Allen on Saturday

Local time

2:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

99°F

Mostly Sunny

S 5 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 17 at 12:27PM CDT until September 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 17 at 1:38AM CDT until September 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Destination

Union Valley, OK

Afternoon in Union Valley on Saturday

Local time

2:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

101°F

Mostly Sunny

SSE 6 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 17 at 12:27PM CDT until September 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 17 at 1:38AM CDT until September 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

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

2 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive leans heavily on local roads, with no highway miles to speak of, so expect a more intimate connection with the landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 12.9 miles along Captain Otho Butler Memorial Highway, providing a good segment of consistent travel. The profile is described as 'turn-heavy,' so be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction as you navigate the network of roads. This isn't a route for setting speed records but rather for a steady, community-level transit between your starting and ending points.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on Captain Otho Butler Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near OK 48 / North Easton Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Allen, OK to Union Valley, OK is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (OK 48 / North Easton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (OK 1 / Captain Otho Butler Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (Creek 3610): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

976 ft 775 ft

Total Climb

207 ft

Total Descent

302 ft

Highest Point

976 ft

~13.7 mi in

Elevation Range

202 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Allen, OK

Full guide →

Founded 1883

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 19.2 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on Captain Otho Butler Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: at 0.2 miles (OK 48 / North Easton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (OK 1 / Captain Otho Butler Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (Creek 3610): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Chickasaw National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Union Valley, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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