This 71.4-mile journey from Konawa to Oklahoma City is a straightforward, single-day drive. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 13 minutes on the road, making it an easy option if you're looking for a short hop within the Great Plains region. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, this route is budget-friendly. It's a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent navigation changes rather than a long stretch of highway. Given the short duration and distance, no overnight stops are necessary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.7 miles from Konawa, OK
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
OK 3W
18 mi
21m
Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
15.9 mi
17m
Tinker Diagonal
12.3 mi
14m
US 177
11.8 mi
14m
Deputy Mark Roberts and Deputy Mike Lowry Memorial Highway
9.4 mi
16m
Crosstown Expressway
1.2 mi
1m
East Broadway Street
0.6 mi
1m
West 3rd Street
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
OK 3W
— 18 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Konawa, OK and Oklahoma City, OK.
1
Start on this road
142 ft·15 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto OK 39
0.6 mi·59 sec·West 3rd Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
3
Continue on OK 39
9.4 mi·16 min·Deputy Mark Roberts and Deputy Mike Lowry Memorial Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Continue on OK 39
0.6 mi·1 min·East Broadway Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 177; OK 59
0.5 mi·50 sec·US 177; OK 59
6
Continue on OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
17 mi·19 min·OK 3W; OK 59; US 177
7
Continue on US 177; OK 3W
1.9 mi·2 min·US 177; OK 3W
8
Continue on US 177; US 270; OK 3W
9.4 mi·11 min·US 177; US 270; OK 3W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270
0.3 mi·35 sec·OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort SmithUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270
0.7 mi·1 min·OK 3W; US 270
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma CityUse the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 40; US 270; OK 3
16 mi·17 min·Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 40; US 270
12 mi·14 min·Tinker Diagonal
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 35; I 40; US 62; US 270
0.9 mi·1 min·Crosstown Expressway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40; US 270
0.4 mi·26 sec·Crosstown Expressway
Exit 126Toward I 235 North, US 77 North, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma Health Center, State Capitol, Edmond, AmarilloUse the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·39 sec
Exit 151AToward Oklahoma City BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Oklahoma City Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
0.3 mi·41 sec·South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·West Sheridan Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue
416 ft·14 sec·North Robinson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
North Robinson Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of just over an hour, you have plenty of flexibility. Leaving Konawa in the morning allows you to arrive in Oklahoma City with most of your day still ahead. The route involves frequent turns, so keeping your navigation system active is key to avoiding missed exits. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, you likely won't need to worry about frequent refueling, but it’s always wise to start with a full tank. There are no specific long stretches to plan for, so you can make stops as needed, perhaps in one of the towns along the way.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.7 miles from Konawa, OK, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18 miles.
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 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.7 miles or 48m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oklahoma City, OK than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Konawa, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Konawa, OK
This is one driving day of about 71.3 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Konawa, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on OK 3W for about 18 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 39.5 and 71.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
39.5 mi into trip|~52m in|OK 3W; US 270
Take the exit onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Oklahoma City, Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward OK 3E East, OK 3 West, I 40, US 270: Okl...
8
39.8 mi into trip|~53m in|OK 3W; US 270
Keep slight left at fork onto OK 3W; US 270 toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward OK 3 West, I 40 West, US 270 West: Oklah...
9
69.5 mi into trip|~1h 27m 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
69.9 mi into trip|~1h 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 right lanes.
Exit 151A
Toward Oklahoma City Boulevard
7
71.1 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|West Sheridan Avenue
Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.15 one way
$22.29 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.24
$24.48
premium
$4.89
$13.72
$27.44
diesel
$5.61
$15.74
$31.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.4
0
$7.49
$3.42
Efficient EV
17.8
0
$6.24
$2.85
EV Truck/SUV
28.5
0
$9.98
$4.56
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Konawa, OK
Late night
in Konawa on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Oklahoma City, OK
Late night
in Oklahoma City on Sunday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Sunny
N 13 to 17 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:30AM CDT until April 21 at 5:41PM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:16AM CDT until April 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Tulsa OK
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 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
1h 31m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a turn-heavy local experience, with 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through towns and local roads, indicated by the use of West 3rd Street, Deputy Mark Roberts and Deputy Mike Lowry Memorial Highway, and East Broadway Street. The absence of a longest uninterrupted stretch suggests a continuous series of turns and local road segments. This means you'll be engaged with the road and surroundings throughout the entire 1 hour and 13-minute travel time, offering a more varied driving experience than a typical highway cruise.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18 mi on OK 3W.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 39.5 miles in near OK 3W; US 270.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 39.5 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.8 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.5 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Konawa, OK to Oklahoma City, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 71.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18 miles on OK 3W. 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 39.5 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.8 miles (OK 3W; US 270): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.5 miles (I 40; US 270 / Crosstown Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
