Origin
Elmore City, OK
Morning in Elmore City on Sunday
Local time
9:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmore City, OK to Hennepin, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmore City, OK
Sewupari Studio
Hennepin, OK
cottonbro CG studio
Trip Overview
Elmore City to Hennepin is 13.2 miles and takes about 21 minutes via OK 74 and OK 7, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Oklahoma's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. You'll primarily be on well-maintained state highways, making it a simple and quick transition between these two points. Consider this route for its efficiency if you're looking for a direct connection without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 74 | 8.5 mi | 15m |
| OK 7 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 74
— 8.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmore City, OK and Hennepin, OK.
1
Start on OK 74
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto OK 74
8.5 mi
·
15 min
·
OK 74
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto OK 7
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
OK 7
4
Arrive at destination
OK 7
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 9.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
OK 74
Turn left onto OK 74
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
9.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
OK 7
Turn left onto OK 7
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.06 one way
$4.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.27 | $4.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Hennepin, OK
Morning in Hennepin on Sunday
Local time
9:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
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
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
21m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 93% of the journey taking place on paved, high-speed roads. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 8.5 miles on OK 74, allowing for consistent progress. The route begins on South Main Street before merging onto OK 74 and then OK 7. Expect a smooth and direct driving experience, characteristic of a highway-centric profile designed for efficient travel.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
4 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on OK 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on OK 74 and OK 7. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near OK 74.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Elmore City, OK to Hennepin, OK is easy. At 21m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (OK 74): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (OK 7): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on OK 74. 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 1 miles (OK 74): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (OK 7): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Chickasaw National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hennepin, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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