Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Inola, OK
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Hisle, OK
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This 27-mile drive from Inola, OK to Hisle, OK is a quick 38-minute trip, perfect for a single day. You'll spend about 43% of your time on highways, with the longest continuous stretch covering 11.5 miles on OK 88. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a modest $4, making it an economical option. Both Inola and Hisle are located within the Great Plains region, so you can expect a drive consistent with that landscape. With no designated stops and a short duration, this route offers a straightforward and efficient way to travel between these two Oklahoma towns.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| OK 88 | 11.5 mi | 18m |
| Clem McSpadden Highway | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| South Lynn Riggs Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| Admiral Joe "Jocko" Clark Trailways | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| South Broadway Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| West 1st Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Inola, OK and Hisle, OK.
Start on South Broadway Avenue
Continue on OK 88
Continue on OK 88
Continue on OK 88
Continue on OK 88
Continue on West 1st Street
Turn right onto OK 20; OK 66; OK 88; US Historic 66
Continue on OK 66; US Historic 66
Continue on OK 66; US Historic 66
Arrive at destination
1 decision points cluster around mile 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto OK 20; OK 66; OK 88; US Historic 66 / South Lynn Riggs Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.01 | $10.03 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.36 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Inola on Monday
Local time
3:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Hisle on Monday
Local time
3:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
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
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.
The drive primarily utilizes OK 88, Clem McSpadden Highway, and South Lynn Riggs Boulevard, offering a mixed driving experience. With 43% of the route on highways, you'll encounter some faster-paced sections interspersed with local road travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 11.5 miles on OK 88. This blend means you'll transition between higher speeds and more deliberate maneuvering as you progress. Expect a drive that balances efficiency with the character of Oklahoma's secondary roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 13 miles in near OK 20; OK 66; OK 88; US Historic 66 / South Lynn Riggs Boulevard.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Inola, OK to Hisle, OK is easy. At 38m with 43% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 13 miles (OK 20; OK 66; OK 88; US Historic 66 / South Lynn Riggs Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
241 ft
Total Descent
94 ft
Highest Point
777 ft
~25.1 mi in
Elevation Range
204 ft
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
Claremore, OK
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Th 07:30-15:00,19:30-23:30; Fr 08:00-...
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
Claremore, OK
Cuisine: tea;smoothie;herbalife;caffeine;energy;health_food;fitness;supplement;protein
Hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-15:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
Claremore, OK
Cuisine: cajun;southern
Fast_food
Around the midpoint, short detour
Cuisine: pizza
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
Claremore, OK
Cuisine: burger;sandwich;chicken
Hours: Mo-Th 09:00-15:00,19:30-23:30; Fr 09:00-...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
Cuisine: vietnamese;chinese
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
Cuisine: mexican
Attraction
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Near the start, short detour
Artwork
Around the midpoint, short detour
Monument
Around the midpoint, short detour
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 38m. Total distance: 27 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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