Origin
Hobart, OK
Night in Hobart on Saturday
Local time
9:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
120.3 mi
194 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hobart, OK
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Oklahoma City, OK
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Hobart, OK to Oklahoma City, OK is 120.3 miles and takes about 2h 13m via Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and US 183, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a classic slice of Oklahoma scenery. Expect a local feel rather than a high-speed interstate experience, making it a good option for a relaxed, single-day trip. If you're looking for a simple journey between these two points, this route is efficient and budget-friendly.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
60.1 miles from Hobart, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 78.1 mi | 1h 20m |
| US 183 | 34.1 mi | 38m |
| Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| East Iris Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Oklahoma City Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Sheridan Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Crosstown Expressway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| North Robinson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hobart, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
Start on OK 9 Business
Turn left onto US 183; OK 9
Continue on US 183
Take the exit
Merge onto I 40
Continue on I 40
Continue on I 40
Continue on I 40; US 270
Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
Turn right onto West Sheridan Avenue
Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue
Arrive at destination
Given the 2h 13m duration, starting your drive in Hobart, OK, in the morning is ideal, allowing ample time to reach Oklahoma City before evening. With no designated stops in the data, plan for flexibility; you can easily pull over as needed. The fuel cost is estimated at $19, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing Hobart. Keep an eye out for the transition between highway segments and local roads, as the driving pace will likely change. This short drive offers the advantage of not needing to split it, so you can depart at your leisure.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.1 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hobart, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hobart, OK
This is one driving day of about 120.3 miles and 2h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 60.1 miles from Hobart, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 119.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 183; OK 9
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 40 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn slight right onto Oklahoma City Boulevard toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto South Klein Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$18.81 one way
$37.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.65 | $41.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.15 | $46.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.56 | $53.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.63 | $5.77 |
| Efficient EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.53 | $4.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.84 | $7.70 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Night in Hobart on Saturday
Local time
9:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Oklahoma City on Saturday
Local time
9:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
73°F
Weatherford, OK
60 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is characterized by a "Turn-heavy local drive" feel, with only 29% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate a significant portion via local roads, including US 183 and Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway, interspersed with stretches of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 78.1 miles, so while there are turns, you will also encounter some longer, more consistent segments. Be prepared for the road to feel more like a local thoroughfare than a high-speed transit corridor.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near US 183; OK 9.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 13m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (US 183; OK 9): Lane positioning matters here; at 36 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 miles (I 40 / Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 120.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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