If you are looking for a straightforward connection between Cache and Oklahoma City, this 98.8-mile drive is an efficient way to traverse the Great Plains. Clocking in at approximately 1 hour and 49 minutes, the route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget roughly $15 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because the journey is relatively short, it offers the flexibility to head out in the morning and reach your destination with plenty of time to spare. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick getaway, the direct nature of this path makes it a practical choice for motorists.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.4 miles from Cache, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
61.2 mi
1h 2m
US 62
14.4 mi
16m
Will Rogers Expressway
12.3 mi
14m
Pioneer Expressway
4.6 mi
4m
Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.5 mi
2m
Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
1.4 mi
1m
West Sheridan Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
Crosstown Expressway
0.8 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
— 61.2 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cache, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
1
Start on B Avenue
0.2 mi·55 sec·B Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto South 8th Street
0.6 mi·1 min·South 8th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
4
Merge onto US 62
7.0 mi·7 min·US 62
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62
7.2 mi·8 min·US 62
Toward Rogers LaneUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 62
0.3 mi·32 sec·US 62
7
Merge onto I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
1.4 mi·1 min·Bill W. Burgess, Junior Highway
Toward I 44 East, US 62 East, US 277 North, US 281 North: Oklahoma City
8
Continue on I 44; US 62; US 277; US 281
4.6 mi·4 min·Pioneer Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 44
61 mi·1 hr 2 min·Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
Toward I 44 East: Chickasha, Oklahoma CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 44; US 62
12 mi·14 min·Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight / sharp right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 120BToward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort SmithUse the right lane.
12
Continue on I 40; US 270
0.8 mi·59 sec·Crosstown Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
1.5 mi·2 min·Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit 148BToward Oklahoma City BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
386 ft·15 sec·South Klein Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.9 mi·2 min·West Sheridan Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue
445 ft·20 sec·North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick trip, you have the advantage of being able to depart whenever fits your schedule best without needing a complex itinerary. There are no mandatory stops required to complete the 98.8-mile distance, giving you the freedom to drive straight through if you prefer. Keep in mind that since the majority of the route is highway-based, you should monitor your fuel levels before merging onto the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike to avoid any mid-stretch inconveniences. Because the drive is under two hours, you can easily manage the transition between Cache and Oklahoma City without needing to build in extensive rest breaks. Use the flexibility of this short travel time to time your arrival in Oklahoma City to avoid potential peak traffic hours.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.4 miles from Cache, OK, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.4 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cache, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cache, OK
This is one driving day of about 98.8 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Cache, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike for about 61.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 97.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|South 8th Street
At end of road, turn right onto South 8th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|US 62
Merge onto US 62
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.1 mi into trip|~10m in|US 62
Keep slight right at fork onto US 62 toward Rogers Lane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Rogers Lane
8
95.1 mi into trip|~1h 41m in
Take the exit toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 120B
Toward I 40 East, US 270 East: Fort Smith
6
97.7 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|South Klein Avenue
Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.45 one way
$30.89 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.96
$33.92
premium
$4.89
$19.01
$38.03
diesel
$5.61
$21.81
$43.63
Estimated Tolls: $4.28
Harry E. Bailey Turnpike
(61.2 mi)$4.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.6
0
$10.37
$4.74
Efficient EV
24.7
0
$8.65
$3.95
EV Truck/SUV
39.5
0
$13.83
$6.32
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Cache, OK
Night
in Cache on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oklahoma City, OK
Night
in Oklahoma City on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
1h 49m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 94% of this route is comprised of high-speed transit. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, US 62, and the Will Rogers Expressway, which keep the momentum consistent throughout the drive. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Harry E. Bailey Turnpike, where you can settle in for 61.2 miles of driving. This is not a technical or winding path; instead, it offers a predictable, steady pace across the landscape. The road personality here is functional and fast, designed to get you from point A to point B with minimal interruption.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.2 mi on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike and US 62. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South 8th Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 62): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Oklahoma City is the capital and principal city of the state of Oklahoma in the central Frontier Country region of the state. The sprawling city and its suburbs offer multiple sports venues, museums, regional food, and a mix of Native American and cowboy culture.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 98.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.2 miles on Harry E. Bailey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.28 in tolls one way, starting with Harry E. Bailey 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 Oklahoma City, 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: at 0.2 miles (South 8th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (US 62): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (US 62): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. 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 Oklahoma City, OK before heading back.
