Origin
Goldsby, OK
Late night in Goldsby on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goldsby, OK to Oklahoma City, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goldsby, OK
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Oklahoma City, OK
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Trip Overview
This short 24.8-mile drive from Goldsby, OK to Oklahoma City, OK should only take about 31 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily navigate along the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway, Helen Cole Memorial Highway, and Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $4, this route offers an economical and straightforward journey. Both your origin and destination are situated within the Great Plains region, so expect a consistent landscape throughout your short trip. This drive is best described as a turn-heavy local experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Oklahoma City Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Main Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Sheridan Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
— 9.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goldsby, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
1
Start on OK 74
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Main Avenue
2
Continue on OK 74
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 74
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Adkins Hill Road
4
Enter roundabout
190 ft
·
3 sec
5
Continue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
6
Merge onto I 35
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 35
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on I 35; US 77
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 235; US 77
295 ft
·
4 sec
·
Centennial Expressway
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 125C
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Sheridan Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
416 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 22.9 and 24.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
22.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 126
Toward I 235 North, US 77 North: Oklahoma Healt...
7
22.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 125C
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
6
24.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
24.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
West Sheridan Avenue
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
24.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
North Robinson Avenue
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.26 | $8.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Oklahoma City, OK
Late night in Oklahoma City on Sunday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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?
Prepare for a drive characterized by frequent turns, making it a local-feeling experience rather than a long, open highway stretch. While there's no direct interstate driving (0% highway share), you'll encounter a longest uninterrupted segment of 9.3 miles on the World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. This means you'll be actively navigating through local roads for most of the journey. The drive's personality is defined by its numerous intersections and changes in direction, keeping you engaged as you transition from Goldsby to Oklahoma City.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.9 miles in near I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway.
Driving Effort
7/10
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 24.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.9 miles (I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Goldsby, OK and Oklahoma City, OK, road signs point toward State Capitol and Edmond.
State Capitol
22.9 mi in
|
~27m
|
via I 235; US 77
Edmond
22.9 mi in
|
~27m
|
via I 235; US 77
About the Cities
Arriving in Oklahoma City, OK
Full guide →Oklahoma City is the capital and principal city of the state of Oklahoma in the central Frontier Country region of the state. The sprawling city and its suburbs offer multiple sports venues, museums, regional food, and a mix of Native American and cowboy culture.
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 31m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Oklahoma City, 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 22.9 miles (I 235; US 77 / Centennial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Oklahoma City National Memorial. 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 Oklahoma City, 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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