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Trip from Harrah, OK to Oklahoma City, OK

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

35m

Distance

22.1 mi

36 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Harrah, OK, OK

Harrah, OK

Mateusz Dach

city and state capital of Oklahoma, United States

Oklahoma City, OK

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick commute from Harrah to Oklahoma City, this 22.1-mile journey is a straightforward trek across the Great Plains. You can expect to complete the drive in approximately 35 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With fuel costs estimated at just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly route for travelers. Because the distance is so manageable, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics or complex planning. You will navigate primarily via Northeast 23rd Street and the Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway before transitioning onto the Crosstown Expressway. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that efficiently connects the outskirts of Harrah to the heart of the capital city.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northeast 23rd Street 16.8 mi 26m
Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway 2.2 mi 2m
Crosstown Expressway 1.2 mi 1m
Oklahoma City Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Church Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard 0.3 mi <1m
West Sheridan Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Northeast Grand Boulevard <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Northeast 23rd Street — 16.8 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrah, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.

1

Start on OK 270

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Church Avenue
2

Continue on US 62

17 mi · 26 min · Northeast 23rd Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Turn left onto US 62

472 ft · 11 sec · Northeast Grand Boulevard
Use the left lane.
4

Take the ramp onto US 62

183 ft · 5 sec · US 62
Toward I 35 South, US 62 West
5

Merge onto I 35; US 62

2.2 mi · 2 min · Representative Opio Toure Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270

0.9 mi · 1 min · Crosstown Expressway
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126 Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Exit 151A Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

0.3 mi · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11

Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Sheridan Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

416 ft · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13

Arrive at destination

North Robinson Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 17.1 and 22.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
17.1 mi into trip | ~27m in | US 62 / Northeast Grand Boulevard

Turn left onto US 62 / Northeast Grand Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
9
20.3 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, Amarillo

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, I 40 West, US...
7
20.7 mi into trip | ~31m in

Take the exit toward Oklahoma City Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 151A Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
7
21.9 mi into trip | ~34m in | West Sheridan Avenue

Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
22.1 mi into trip | ~34m in | North Robinson Avenue

Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.46 one way

$6.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.79 $7.59
premium $4.89 $4.25 $8.51
diesel $5.61 $4.88 $9.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.6 0 $2.32 $1.06
Efficient EV 5.5 0 $1.93 $0.88
EV Truck/SUV 8.8 0 $3.09 $1.41

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Harrah, OK

Late night in Harrah on Tuesday

Local time

4:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oklahoma City, OK

Late night in Oklahoma City on Tuesday

Local time

4:19 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°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

35m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention as you transition between urban and suburban environments. While the route spans 22.1 miles, only about 6 miles of the trip are spent on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time on local roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Northeast 23rd Street, covering 16.8 miles of the journey. The character of the road shifts noticeably as you move away from the smaller town feel of Harrah and merge into the more structured flow of the Crosstown Expressway. It is far from a monotonous interstate grind, so stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection traffic throughout the drive.

Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on Northeast 23rd Street.

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 17.1 miles in near US 62 / Northeast Grand Boulevard.

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 9 decision points packed into just 22.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles (US 62 / Northeast Grand Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Harrah, OK and Oklahoma City, OK, road signs point toward State Capitol, Edmond and Amarillo.

State Capitol

20.3 mi in | ~31m | via I 40; US 270

Edmond

20.3 mi in | ~31m | via I 40; US 270

Amarillo

20.3 mi in | ~31m | via I 40; US 270

About the Cities

Arriving in Oklahoma City, OK

Full guide →

Founded 1889

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.

Top landmarks

  • Oklahoma State Capitol — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Oklahoma
  • Oklahoma City National Memorial — memorial in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S
  • Oklahoma City University — American university

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 35m. Total distance: 22.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m 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 16.8 miles on Northeast 23rd Street. 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 17.1 miles (US 62 / Northeast Grand Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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