Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dewar, OK
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Nuyaka, OK
Ron Lach
Dewar to Nuyaka is 27.2 miles and takes about 42m via West 4th Street, Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway, and Nuyaka Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, same-day trip stays within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma. Expect a mixed driving experience that should be straightforward to navigate. It’s a quick hop, so you won't need extensive planning for this particular stretch.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 4th Street | 11.1 mi | 19m |
| Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway | 10.2 mi | 12m |
| Nuyaka Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Wood Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West 6th Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East 6th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East 8th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Muskogee Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dewar, OK and Nuyaka, OK.
Start on US 266
Turn right onto US 62; US 75
Continue on US 62; US 75
Turn left onto East 8th Street
Turn right onto South Muskogee Avenue
Turn left onto OK 56
At end of road, turn right onto South Kern Avenue
Turn left onto OK 56
Turn right onto CR N3860
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 13.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 62; US 75 / Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Continue onto US 62; US 75 / South Wood Drive toward US 62 East, US 75 North: Okmulgee, Tulsa
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto East 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto South Muskogee Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto OK 56 / East 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.93 | $9.85 |
| premium | $5.18 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Afternoon in Dewar on Wednesday
Local time
3:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 7:27PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Afternoon in Nuyaka on Wednesday
Local time
3:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 27 at 7:27PM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 drive offers a mixed experience, with 37% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter about 11.1 miles on West 4th Street as your longest uninterrupted stretch. The road profile suggests a blend of quicker highway segments and potentially more local, slower-paced roads as you approach Nuyaka. Pay attention to how the terrain and speed limits might shift throughout the 42-minute travel time.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 62; US 75 / Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.2 miles (US 62; US 75 / Colonel John L. Hillman Parkway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 miles (US 62; US 75 / South Wood Drive): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (East 8th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
294 ft
Total Descent
233 ft
Highest Point
841 ft
~23.3 mi in
Elevation Range
225 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dewar, OK to Nuyaka, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Tulsa along the way.
Tulsa
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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