Langston to Marshall is 36.4 miles and takes about 49 minutes via 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward drive between two points in Oklahoma. Expect a local feel with a turn-heavy profile, making it a simple, accessible journey for anyone looking for a quick drive. With only one recommended day, this route is perfect for a spontaneous outing or as a connection between other nearby destinations.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
20.1 mi
23m
South Coyle Road
8.9 mi
14m
County Road 60
2 mi
3m
Angie Debo Memorial Highway
2 mi
2m
OK 33
1.7 mi
2m
Sammy Davis Jr Drive
0.6 mi
1m
OK 74E
0.5 mi
1m
East Vine Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
— 20.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Langston, OK and Marshall, OK.
1
Start on West Turner Street
271 ft·10 sec·West Turner Street
2
Turn left onto North Lincoln
394 ft·8 sec·North Lincoln
3
Turn right onto Sammy Davis Jr Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Sammy Davis Jr Drive
4
Turn right onto OK 33
1.7 mi·2 min·OK 33
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn left onto CR N3240
8.9 mi·14 min·South Coyle Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn left onto OK 51
6.7 mi·7 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on OK 51
13 mi·15 min·42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right
129 ft·4 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn slight right onto OK 74
2.0 mi·2 min·Angie Debo Memorial Highway
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto County Road 60
2.0 mi·3 min·County Road 60
11
Turn right onto OK 74E
0.5 mi·1 min·OK 74E
12
Turn left onto East Vine Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·East Vine Street
13
Turn right onto South Missouri Street
0.2 mi·17 sec·South Missouri Street
14
Turn right onto East Main Street
51 ft·0 sec·East Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 18.2 miles from Langston, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 31.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North Lincoln
Turn left onto North Lincoln
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|OK 33
Turn right onto OK 33
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
2.5 mi into trip|~3m in|CR N3240 / South Coyle Road
Turn left onto CR N3240 / South Coyle Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
11.4 mi into trip|~18m in|OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Turn left onto OK 51 / 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
31.5 mi into trip|~42m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.05 one way
$12.10 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$6.59
$13.18
premium
$5.18
$7.43
$14.86
diesel
$5.35
$7.67
$15.33
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.9
0
$3.82
$1.75
Efficient EV
9.1
0
$3.19
$1.46
EV Truck/SUV
14.6
0
$5.10
$2.33
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 May 28, 2026
Origin
Langston, OK
Afternoon
in Langston on Wednesday
Local time
4:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NNE 2 mph44% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 11:35PM CDT until May 28 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 11:35PM CDT until May 28 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Destination
Marshall, OK
Afternoon
in Marshall on Wednesday
Local time
4:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NNE 3 mph54% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 11:35PM CDT until May 28 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 11:35PM CDT until May 28 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Amarillo TX
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only a 5% share of highway driving. You'll spend most of your time on local roads like South Coyle Road and County Road 60, interspersed with a section of the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.1 miles on the 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway. This suggests a drive that requires your attention due to frequent turns and navigation, rather than a high-speed cruise.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Lincoln.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (North Lincoln): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (OK 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (CR N3240 / South Coyle Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 36.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on 42nd "Rainbow" Infantry Division Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Marshall, 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 0.1 miles (North Lincoln): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (OK 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (CR N3240 / South Coyle Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marshall, OK before heading back.
