Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kaw City, OK
Nara Tsitra
Dilworth, OK
Wasin Pirom
Kaw City, OK to Dilworth, OK is 34 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via Senator David Myers Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick connection between two points, ideal for a day trip or as part of a larger journey. You'll find the journey consists primarily of local roads with some highway use, making it a manageable and uncomplicated trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Senator David Myers Memorial Highway | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| North Q Street | 9 mi | 34m |
| East Kildare Road | 9 mi | 15m |
| East Coleman Road | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| US 77 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Pleasant View Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| John B Hayes Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Gate Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Kaw City, OK and Dilworth, OK.
Start on OK 11
Continue on OK 11
Continue on OK 11
Continue on US 77; OK 11
Continue on US 77; OK 11
Turn left onto OK 11
Turn right onto North Q Street
Turn right onto West Gate Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Kaw City, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 0 and 34 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Depart onto OK 11 / East Coleman Road
Lane positioning matters here
Continue onto US 77; OK 11
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto OK 11 / East Kildare Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto North Q Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto West Gate Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.31 | $12.63 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Kaw City on Tuesday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 11:09PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Destination
Late night in Dilworth on Tuesday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 11:09PM CDT until July 19 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
This drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local experience, with only a 6% share on highways. Expect a varied road surface, transitioning between local routes and the Senator David Myers Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.6 miles on the Senator David Myers Memorial Highway. The route likely involves frequent turns and adjustments as you navigate through local roads, so pay attention to your navigation.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near OK 11 / East Coleman Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kaw City, OK to Dilworth, OK is easy. At 1h 12m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (OK 11 / East Coleman Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles (US 77; OK 11): Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (OK 11 / East Kildare Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
260 ft
Total Descent
212 ft
Highest Point
1,137 ft
~2.4 mi in
Elevation Range
101 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Restaurant
Early in the drive, short detour
Cuisine: american
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Park
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
Camp_site
Near the start, short detour
Hotel
Early in the drive, 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 1h 12m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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