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.
Main Roads
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
Longest stretch:
US 64
— 6.2 mi, about 9m
Traffic on I-40
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
12a6anoon6p11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gans, OK and Harrison, OK.
1
Start on OK 141
0.3 mi·26 sec·Stacy Avenue
2
Continue on OK 141
0.4 mi·43 sec·E1120 Road
3
Turn straight onto OK 141
0.6 mi·1 min·D1121 Road
4
Continue on OK 141
0.1 mi·17 sec·N4690 Road
5
Turn left onto US 64
3.6 mi·5 min·US 64
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Continue on US 64
2.6 mi·3 min·US 64
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma CityUse the straight / left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 40
2.3 mi·2 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 308Toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, PoteauUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
130 ft·5 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto I 40 Business; US 59
0.8 mi·1 min·Kerr Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
At end of road, turn left onto US 64
3.4 mi·5 min·Cherokee Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto CR N4580
3.0 mi·7 min·CR N4580
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
CR N4580
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
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.
6
7.6 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the ramp toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 40 West: Oklahoma City
8
10 mi into trip|~14m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 308
Toward I 40 Business East, US 59: Sallisaw, Pot...
7
10.2 mi into trip|~15m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
11 mi into trip|~16m in|US 64 / Cherokee Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 64 / Cherokee Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14.4 mi into trip|~22m in|CR N4580
Turn left onto CR N4580
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.89 one way
$5.79 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg6 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$3.15
$6.30
premium
$5.18
$3.55
$7.10
diesel
$5.35
$3.66
$7.33
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, 2026-06-01.
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.
Forecast as of Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Gans, OK
Afternoon
in Gans on Wednesday
Local time
4:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 1 at 11:15PM CDT until June 2 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 1 at 9:21PM CDT until June 2 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Destination
Harrison, OK
Afternoon
in Harrison on Wednesday
Local time
4:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 1 at 11:15PM CDT until June 2 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 1 at 9:21PM CDT until June 2 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Norman OK
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on US 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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.
Driving Effort7/10
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
628 ft494 ft
Total Climb
197 ft
Total Descent
240 ft
Highest Point
628 ft
~2.5 mi in
Elevation Range
135 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
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
10 mi in|~14m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on US 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Harrison, OK before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harrison, OK before heading back.
