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Trip from Eldorado, OK to Martha, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

52m

Distance

38.5 mi

62 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m

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

Downtown Eldorado, OK, OK

Eldorado, OK

Cup of Couple

Downtown Martha, OK, OK

Martha, OK

cottonbro CG studio

Trip Overview

This straightforward 38.5-mile drive from Eldorado to Martha, Oklahoma, will take you about 52 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring just a single day to navigate. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 75% of the journey on major roads, making for efficient travel. You'll spend an estimated $6 on fuel for this trip, which keeps costs very low. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region, offering a consistent landscape. Consider this a quick and easy journey if you're looking for a direct connection between these two Oklahoma towns.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 62 12.9 mi 14m
OK 34 10.3 mi 11m
OK 6 5.8 mi 7m
North Main Street 5.5 mi 8m
CR E1580 3 mi 7m
North Allen Street 0.5 mi 1m
West A Street 0.5 mi 1m
Main Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 62 — 12.9 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eldorado, OK and Martha, OK.

1

Start on OK 6

5.8 mi · 7 min · OK 6
2

Turn left onto OK 34

10 mi · 11 min · OK 34
3

Turn right onto US 62

13 mi · 14 min · US 62
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn left onto North Allen Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Allen Street
5

Continue on West A Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West A Street
6

Turn left onto OK 6; US 283

5.5 mi · 8 min · North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn left onto CR E1580

3.0 mi · 7 min · CR E1580
8

Turn right onto CR N2010

87 ft · 3 sec · Main Street
9

Arrive at destination

CR N2010

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Altus, OK, OK

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Altus, OK

19 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Altus, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Altus, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.3 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.8 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
5.8 mi into trip | ~7m in | OK 34

Turn left onto OK 34

Navigation decision point

6
16.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 62

Turn right onto US 62

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
3
29 mi into trip | ~34m in | North Allen Street

Turn left onto North Allen Street

Navigation decision point

6
30 mi into trip | ~36m in | OK 6; US 283 / North Main Street

Turn left onto OK 6; US 283 / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
35.5 mi into trip | ~45m in | CR E1580

Turn left onto CR E1580

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.69 one way

$11.37 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $6.28 $12.55
premium $4.72 $7.15 $14.30
diesel $4.80 $7.27 $14.54

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 62% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.6 0 $4.04 $1.85
Efficient EV 9.6 0 $3.37 $1.54
EV Truck/SUV 15.4 0 $5.39 $2.46

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (62% 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 Jul 7, 2026

Origin

Eldorado, OK

Night in Eldorado on Monday

Local time

9:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

97°F

Sunny

SSE 5 to 8 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Destination

Martha, OK

Night in Martha on Monday

Local time

9:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

98°F

Sunny

SSE 6 to 9 mph 6% chance Live forecast

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

1 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

52m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 38.5-mile trip, with 75% of your travel occurring on main roads like US 62, OK 34, and OK 6. The longest stretch without a significant change in direction or road type is 12.9 miles along US 62. This suggests a generally consistent driving experience, likely featuring open stretches where you can maintain a steady pace. The road profile indicates a straightforward, less complex journey, ideal for focusing on the drive itself rather than intricate navigation.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on US 62.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

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.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Eldorado, OK to Martha, OK is easy. At 52m with 75% 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 29 miles (North Allen Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,489 ft 1,366 ft

Total Climb

182 ft

Total Descent

226 ft

Highest Point

1,489 ft

~2.8 mi in

Elevation Range

124 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Eldorado, OK

Full guide →

Arriving in Martha, OK

Full guide →

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 52m. Total distance: 38.5 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 (75%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.9 miles on US 62. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 5.8 miles (OK 34): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles (US 62): Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles (North Allen Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Martha, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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