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Trip from Cleora, OK to Grove, OK

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

30m

Distance

18.2 mi

29 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

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Downtown Cleora, OK, OK

Cleora, OK

cottonbro CG studio

Downtown Grove, OK, OK

Grove, OK

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Trip Overview

Cleora to Grove is 18.2 miles and takes about 30 minutes via US 59, OK 85A, and OK 85, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Oklahoma's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey. You'll primarily be on well-maintained roads, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a quick trip on its own. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, no-fuss drive between these two points.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 59 5.5 mi 8m
OK 85A 4.6 mi 8m
OK 85 2.6 mi 4m
OK 125 1.7 mi 3m
East 250 Road 1.5 mi 2m
East 265 Road 0.7 mi 1m
West O'Daniel Parkway 0.6 mi 1m
East 260 Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 59 — 5.5 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cleora, OK and Grove, OK.

1

Start on OK 85

2.6 mi · 4 min · OK 85
2

Turn right onto OK 85A

2.5 mi · 4 min · OK 85A
3

Turn left onto OK 85A

2.1 mi · 3 min · OK 85A
Use the straight / left lanes.
4

Turn left onto South 550 Road

0.4 mi · 36 sec · South 550 Road
5

Turn right onto East 265 Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East 265 Road
6

Turn right onto East 260 Road

0.5 mi · 53 sec · East 260 Road
7

Turn straight onto OK 125

1.7 mi · 3 min · OK 125
8

Keep slight right at fork onto East 250 Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · East 250 Road
9

Turn right onto US 59

2.3 mi · 3 min · US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on US 59

0.3 mi · 30 sec · US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on US 59

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Continue on US 59

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Continue on US 59

2.0 mi · 2 min · US 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto West O'Daniel Parkway

0.6 mi · 1 min · West O'Daniel Parkway
15

Turn right onto South Main Street

292 ft · 10 sec · South Main Street
16

Arrive at destination

South Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 12.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | OK 85A

Turn right onto OK 85A

Navigation decision point

4
5.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | OK 85A

Turn left onto OK 85A

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
3
7.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | South 550 Road

Turn left onto South 550 Road

Navigation decision point

4
10.6 mi into trip | ~18m in | East 250 Road

Keep slight right at fork onto East 250 Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
12.1 mi into trip | ~21m in | US 59

Turn right onto US 59

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.85 one way

$5.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.12 $6.25
premium $4.89 $3.50 $7.00
diesel $5.61 $4.02 $8.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.5 0 $1.91 $0.87
Efficient EV 4.6 0 $1.59 $0.73
EV Truck/SUV 7.3 0 $2.55 $1.16

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Cleora, OK

Late night in Cleora on Sunday

Local time

1:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 15 to 20 mph 99% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 9:30PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 9:29PM CDT by NWS Norman OK

Destination

Grove, OK

Late night in Grove on Sunday

Local time

1:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 15 mph 99% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 9:30PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 9:29PM 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

30m 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 is a mixed drive, with 57% of the route on highways, meaning you'll experience a good balance of speed and local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.5 miles on US 59, providing a solid segment of consistent driving. As you transition between US 59, OK 85A, and OK 85, expect the road character to shift subtly, from highway cruising to more direct local thoroughfares. The drive feels practical and efficient, without significant deviations or challenging terrains.

57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on US 59.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near OK 85A.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 18.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (OK 85A): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (OK 85A): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (South 550 Road): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Grove, OK

Full guide →

Grove is in the Green Country region of Oklahoma. With Grand Lake o' The Cherokees at its doorstep, it's a retiree's and fisherman's haven.

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 30m. Total distance: 18.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on US 59. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Grove, 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 2.6 miles (OK 85A): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (OK 85A): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles (South 550 Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Grove, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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