Origin
Fitzhugh, OK
Late night in Fitzhugh on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fitzhugh, OK to Union Valley, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fitzhugh, OK
cottonbro CG studio
Union Valley, OK
Joseph Russo
Trip Overview
Fitzhugh to Union Valley is 17.4 miles and takes about 25 minutes via OK 1, J. A. Richardson Loop, and CR E1600, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Oklahoma's Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive. It’s a quick hop perfect for a simple transfer or a brief scenic detour. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about extensive planning, making it ideal for spontaneous travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 1 | 7.9 mi | 10m |
| J. A. Richardson Loop | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| CR E1600 | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| CR N3500 | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| CR N3610 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
OK 1
— 7.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitzhugh, OK and Union Valley, OK.
1
Start on Jackson Avenue
57 ft
·
8 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR N3500
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
CR N3500
3
Turn right onto OK 1
7.9 mi
·
10 min
·
OK 1
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Merge onto OK 3
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
J. A. Richardson Loop
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto CR E1600
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
CR E1600
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto CR N3610
89 ft
·
4 sec
·
CR N3610
8
Arrive at destination
CR N3610
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR N3500
Turn left onto CR N3500
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
OK 1
Turn right onto OK 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
OK 3 / J. A. Richardson Loop
Merge onto OK 3 / J. A. Richardson Loop
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CR E1600
Turn left onto CR E1600
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Union Valley, OK
Late night in Union Valley on Sunday
Local time
2:35 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
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
25m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a consistent flow on OK 1 for its longest stretch of 7.9 miles before transitioning onto local roads. The drive progresses from a more open highway feel to quieter, more rural county roads as you approach Union Valley. Expect a blend of faster travel and slower, winding sections as you navigate the landscape.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on OK 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR N3500.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR N3500): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (OK 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on OK 1. 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: near the start (CR N3500): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (OK 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Union Valley, 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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