Origin
Allen, OK
Late night in Allen on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Allen, OK to Union Valley, 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
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
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.
Allen, OK
Wasin Pirom
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 33 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
$3.00 one way
$6.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.30 | $6.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Union Valley, OK
Late night in Union Valley on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
15 degrees cooler 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?
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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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