If you are planning to travel from Cleveland to Oklahoma City, expect a straightforward 111.4-mile journey across the Great Plains. This drive typically takes about 2 hours and 8 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, the Cimarron Turnpike, and the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway. Budgeting approximately $17 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Great Plains region, the landscape remains consistent throughout the drive. Whether you are heading to the state capital for business or leisure, this route offers a reliable and efficient connection.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.7 miles from Cleveland, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
37.3 mi
38m
Cimarron Turnpike
20.2 mi
18m
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
9.6 mi
11m
Cimarron Turnpike Spur
7.9 mi
8m
Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway
5.3 mi
6m
North Country Club Road
5 mi
8m
Shannon Miller Parkway
4.1 mi
4m
West 6th Avenue
3.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
— 37.3 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
1
Start on this road
95 ft·8 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto West Pawnee Street
196 ft·12 sec·West Pawnee Street
3
Turn left onto North B Avenue
0.3 mi·58 sec·North B Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 64; OK 99
0.9 mi·1 min·West Caddo Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 64; OK 99
5.3 mi·6 min·Dwight C. Woodrell, Junior Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn left onto OK 99
3.3 mi·3 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on OK 99
1.0 mi·1 min·5th Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Continue on OK 99
0.1 mi·12 sec·Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 412 West: EnidUse the left lane.
10
Merge onto US 412
20 mi·18 min·Cimarron Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur
7.9 mi·8 min·Cimarron Turnpike Spur
Exit 27Toward OK 312 West: StillwaterUse the right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Toward US 177 South
13
Merge onto US 177
279 ft·6 sec·North Washington Street
14
Turn right onto CR E0570
3.0 mi·5 min·McMurtry Road
15
Turn left onto North Country Club Road
5.0 mi·8 min·North Country Club Road
16
Turn right onto OK 51
3.5 mi·4 min·West 6th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on OK 51
9.6 mi·11 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
19
Merge onto I 35
32 mi·32 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 35; US 77
4.1 mi·4 min·Shannon Miller Parkway
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on I 35; OK 66
5.0 mi·5 min·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35
0.4 mi·26 sec·World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward I 35 South: DallasUse the slight left lane.
23
Continue on I 35
2.9 mi·3 min·Honorable Hannah Diggs Atkins, Secretary of State, Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on I 35
2.5 mi·3 min·Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
25
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
26
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270
0.4 mi·26 sec·Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, AmarilloUse the straight lane.
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 151AToward Oklahoma City BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.3 mi·41 sec·South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Use the right lane.
30
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·West Sheridan Avenue
Use the left lane.
31
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
416 ft·14 sec·North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
32
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Trip Plan
Because this drive is a manageable 2-hour excursion, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to stress about extensive mid-trip stops since the duration is short enough to drive in one go, but keeping your fuel tank filled before leaving Cleveland will ensure you stay within your $17 budget. Pay close attention to the transition between the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway and the Cimarron Turnpike to keep your navigation smooth. Since there are no mandatory stops listed for this 111.4-mile route, feel free to plan your own breaks based on your personal comfort. Taking advantage of the shorter duration allows you to arrive in Oklahoma City feeling refreshed rather than fatigued by a long haul.
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 55.7 miles from Cleveland, OK, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.3 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 25 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.7 miles or 1h 6m 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 43m
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 Cleveland, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cleveland, OK
This is one driving day of about 111.4 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Cleveland, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway for about 37.3 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.9 and 109.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
10.9 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the ramp toward US 412 West: Enid
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 412 West: Enid
8
31.6 mi into trip|~35m in|Cimarron Turnpike Spur
Keep slight right at fork onto Cimarron Turnpike Spur toward OK 312 West: Stillwater
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 27
Toward OK 312 West: Stillwater
7
102.9 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway toward I 35 South: Dallas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 35 South: Dallas
9
109.5 mi into trip|~2h 5m in|I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US...
7
109.9 mi into trip|~2h 5m in
Take the exit toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 151A
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.42 one way
$34.83 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.12
$38.24
premium
$4.89
$21.44
$42.88
diesel
$5.61
$24.60
$49.19
Estimated Tolls: $1.41
Cimarron Turnpike
(28.1 mi)$1.41
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
$17
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.4
0
$11.70
$5.35
Efficient EV
27.9
0
$9.75
$4.46
EV Truck/SUV
44.6
0
$15.60
$7.13
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 15, 2026
Origin
Cleveland, OK
Morning
in Cleveland on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oklahoma City, OK
Morning
in Oklahoma City on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
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
17 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
2h 8m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This 111.4-mile trip features a mixed drive profile, with highways accounting for 30% of the total distance. You can expect a transition between different road types, shifting from local stretches to the more expansive feel of the Cimarron Turnpike. You will spend your longest uninterrupted period on the World War II Veterans Memorial Highway, which spans 37.3 miles. Because it is not an entirely interstate-focused route, you will experience a balance between sustained speeds and the varying pace of regional highways. The road personality remains functional and steady, providing a predictable experience behind the wheel as you cross the Oklahoma plains.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.3 mi on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 10.9 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 111.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles (Cimarron Turnpike Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.9 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): 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 2h 8m. Total distance: 111.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.3 miles on World War II Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.41 in tolls one way, starting with Cimarron 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 31.6 miles (Cimarron Turnpike Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 102.9 miles (I 35 / World War II Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Oklahoma City, OK before heading back.
