Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gans, OK
cottonbro CG studio
Harrison, OK
Diana ✨
Gans, OK to Harrison, OK is 17.4 miles and takes about 29 minutes via US 64, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop keeps you within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward journey with minimal time commitment. You'll spend about a third of your drive on highways, making it a quick and easy transition between these two Oklahoma locations. Consider this route if you're looking for a very brief travel segment that doesn't require much planning or time away from your activities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 64 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Cherokee Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| CR N4580 | 3 mi | 7m |
| Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Kerr Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| D1121 Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| E1120 Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stacy Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~844 veh/hr typical · worst 1,166
Quietest
2 AM
~106 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Gans, OK and Harrison, OK.
Start on OK 141
Continue on OK 141
Turn straight onto OK 141
Continue on OK 141
Turn left onto US 64
Continue on US 64
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 40
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 59
At end of road, turn left onto US 64
Turn left onto CR N4580
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 14.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Poteau
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto US 64 / Cherokee Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR N4580
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.57 one way
$5.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $2.84 | $5.67 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $3.29 | $6.57 |
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, 2026-07-13.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Gans on Sunday
Local time
2:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Harrison on Sunday
Local time
2:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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 is a mixed bag, with 36% of it utilizing highways. You'll encounter stretches on US 64, Cherokee Avenue, and CR N4580. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 6.2 miles on US 64. The road conditions transition from highway travel to more local roads, so be prepared for slight changes in pavement and speed limits as you progress. It's a drive that balances efficiency with a touch of rural exploration.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 17.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
197 ft
Total Descent
240 ft
Highest Point
628 ft
~2.5 mi in
Elevation Range
135 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gans, OK to Harrison, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Poteau along the way.
Poteau
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Sallisaw, OK
Cuisine: seafood
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Sallisaw, OK
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteFast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: burger
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Sallisaw, OK
Cuisine: tex-mex
Hours: Mo-Th 08:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-02:00; Su...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Cuisine: asian
Attraction
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: Fr 18:00-22:00; Sa-Su 14:00-16:00, 18:00...
Park
Near the end, short detour
Motel
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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