Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed May 28, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eldorado, OK
Cup of Couple
Headrick, OK
Diego Fioravanti
Eldorado, OK to Headrick, OK is 41.4 miles and takes about 52m via US 62, OK 34, and OK 6, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive across Oklahoma. With nearly all of the route on highways, it’s a quick way to get between these two points without much fuss. Plan for a single day of travel, as the duration is well under an hour. If you're looking for a simple transit between locations, this route fits the bill.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 62 | 24.4 mi | 31m |
| OK 34 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| OK 6 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| County Road South 215 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Eldorado, OK and Headrick, OK.
Start on OK 6
Turn left onto OK 34
Turn right onto US 62
Turn right onto County Road South 215
Continue on North 8th Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto North 5th Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Eldorado, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 41.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto OK 34
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 62
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto County Road South 215
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North 5th Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.17 one way
$12.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $6.94 | $13.88 |
| premium | $4.63 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| diesel | $5.42 | $8.83 | $17.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Eldorado on Wednesday
Local time
8:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Headrick on Wednesday
Local time
8:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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.
You'll be on highways for 98% of this 41.4-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on highway is 24.4 miles along US 62. After that, you'll transition to surface roads for the final part of the trip. Expect mostly rural cruising with minimal traffic on this route.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 62 and OK 34. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near OK 34.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Eldorado, OK to Headrick, OK is easy. At 52m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (OK 34): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (US 62): Lane positioning matters here; at 40.5 miles (County Road South 215): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
155 ft
Total Descent
245 ft
Highest Point
1,475 ft
~3 mi in
Elevation Range
155 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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