Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.7 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carrier, OK
Robert So
Kremlin, OK
Vitali Adutskevich
Carrier, OK to Kremlin, OK is 17.7 miles and takes about 25m via OK 45, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick connection between two points, perfect for a day trip or as a brief segment of a larger journey. Consider this drive if you're looking for an easy transit through Oklahoma's plains.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 45 | 9 mi | 13m |
| Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway | 6 mi | 7m |
| CR E0320 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| C Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Vine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Carrier, OK and Kremlin, OK.
Start on Vine Street
Turn right onto OK 45
Turn left onto OK 45
Turn left onto OK 45
Turn left onto US 60; US 64; US 81
Turn right onto CR E0320
Turn right onto 4th Street
At end of road, turn left onto C Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto OK 45 / Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto OK 45
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto OK 45
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto CR E0320
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto C Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Regular Gas
$2.94 one way
$5.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.21 | $6.41 |
| premium | $5.18 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Carrier on Wednesday
Local time
6:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Kremlin on Wednesday
Local time
6:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route features a mixed drive profile, with 51% of the journey on highways. You'll experience about 9 miles on OK 45 as the longest uninterrupted stretch, providing a consistent pace. The drive incorporates OK 45, Staff Sargeant Chris Hake Memorial Highway, and CR E0320, suggesting a blend of state highway travel and local road navigation. Expect a varied road experience that shifts between more open highway driving and potentially more rural, winding sections as you approach your destination.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near OK 45 / Broadway Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (OK 45 / Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (OK 45): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (OK 45): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
56 ft
Total Descent
286 ft
Highest Point
1,359 ft
~6.3 mi in
Elevation Range
249 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
Enid
Cuisine: breakfast
Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-14:00
Memorial
Around the midpoint, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
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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